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Jor-El Caraballo

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Jor-El Caraballo, LMHC is a NYC based Talkspace therapist, writer, and mental health advocate. Jor-El believes in therapy as a collaborative working relationship and focuses most of his work on helping clients deal with anxiety, depression, identity, and LGBTQ+ issues. You can join the conversation with Jor-El on Twitter @jorelcaraballo.
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Published on: 30 Jul 2019
  • 4 minute read

How to Find a Therapist with a Similar Cultural Background

Published on: 30 Jul 2019
  • Written byJor-El Caraballo
  • Jul 30, 2019
These days, there are more ways to find a therapist than ever before. But, some might feel it’s…
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Published on: 29 Jul 2019
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How Often Should You Talk to Your Therapist to Feel the Benefits?

Published on: 29 Jul 2019
  • Written byJor-El Caraballo
  • Jul 29, 2019
Therapy can be a mysterious process. There’s still a lot of stigma attached to the idea of seeking…
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Published on: 28 Jun 2019
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The History of the LGBTQ Community and Mental Health Treatment

Published on: 28 Jun 2019
  • Written byJor-El Caraballo
  • Jun 28, 2019
While increased visibility may lead one to believe that these are newly formed identities, LGBTQ folks have existed…
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Published on: 14 Jun 2019
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What I Wish My Father Had Told Me (About Mental Health)

Published on: 14 Jun 2019
  • Written byJor-El Caraballo
  • Jun 14, 2019
Fathers are one of the biggest influences in our lives. Whether you are close to your father or…
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Published on: 03 Apr 2019
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What is Healthy, Respectful Masculinity?

Published on: 03 Apr 2019
  • Written byJor-El Caraballo
  • Apr 03, 2019
Masculinity is a hot topic these days, but it is also difficult to adequately define, leaving many people…
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Published on: 08 Mar 2019
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How to Accelerate Your Progress in Therapy

Published on: 08 Mar 2019
  • Written byJor-El Caraballo
  • Mar 08, 2019
Therapy is often considered a mysterious process, leaving many people unsure about what it actually is and how…
I hate Mondays
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Published on: 01 Mar 2019
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A Therapist’s Guide to Overcoming the Sunday Scaries

Published on: 01 Mar 2019
  • Written byJor-El Caraballo
  • Mar 01, 2019
Updated on 11/3/2020 Have you ever had a great weekend, only to find that around midday on Sunday…
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Published on: 12 Feb 2019
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What’s the Deal with Emotional Affairs (According to a Therapist)

Published on: 12 Feb 2019
  • Written byJor-El Caraballo
  • Feb 12, 2019
Emotional affairs are non-sexual, but intense emotional actions with someone outside of a committed relationship. They’re arguably more…
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Published on: 08 Feb 2019
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My Child is Trans, How Can I Best Support Them?

Published on: 08 Feb 2019
  • Written byJor-El Caraballo
  • Feb 08, 2019
Raising a child is not an easy process. It requires a lot of dedication and sacrifice. Parenthood is…
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Published on: 01 Jan 2019
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5 Ways to Set Realistic Mental Health Goals

Published on: 01 Jan 2019
  • Written byJor-El Caraballo
  • Jan 01, 2019
During the holiday season many of us spend a moment taking stock of the past year. Usually, there…

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