therapy

Addiction Recovery: Why My Approach Is Trauma-Informed

It’s so hard to watch a loved one struggle with addiction. Whether it’s to using... >>

A Small Step to Fighting the Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness

“How are you?” This deceptively simple question can prove more loaded than the asker intended.... >>

Tools for Surviving a Breakup

Psychologists well know that a romantic breakup is one of the most traumatic experiences a... >>

“You Need Psychotherapy”

Psychotherapy is a luxury that you deserve. When I was in my early 20s, I... >>

Why Therapy is Essential for Treating Addiction

Most people assume the remedy for recovery involves detox and abstinence from the drugs/alcohol. The... >>

Voice Therapy

In my last blog, I described the “voice” as a series of negative thoughts and... >>

What Goes On in the Mind of Your Therapist?

As you sit in your therapy session, sifting through your own thoughts, do you ever... >>

Why Men Are Resistant to Therapy

Over the years of working with men as a psychologist, I discovered that there is... >>

How to Find a Good Therapist

People seek therapy to get help making an important personal change, by their choice or... >>

The Scientific Approach to Changing Your Life

Last year, a poll indicated that only one in three Americans is reportedly “very happy.”... >>