The GoodTherapy Blog

The holiday season is here. There were Christmas trees in my local major department store before Halloween! I read an article this week that stated that it takes most of us 20 hours to ... Read More

The holidays provide for perhaps one of the most joyful and yet the most stressful times of the year. The season affords each of us an opportunity to reflect on the special meaning of ... Read More

Gift Ideas for Your Wife or Girlfriend  This is a holiday guide for LATE Men – adult men who sometimes function like Lost, Angry Teenagers – late to mature and late to show up ... Read More

The holidays can be an exciting time for many. Whether your schedule is filled with holiday-fueled events, or if it’s an opportunity to take a break from an already busy schedule, the ... Read More

Once we turn the clocks back in the fall and the hours of daylight get shorter, people might start to notice these concerning symptoms. See if any of this sounds like you starting in mid-November ... Read More

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness. It’s a period when families and friends come together, and phrases like “peace on earth” echo in ... Read More

The holiday season is a time when there are expectations to be “together”,  “joyous” and to “celebrate.” These descriptive words can greatly differ from the pain, despair, ... Read More

Do you fear or dread holidays because of the expectations put on you by high maintenance family members? Or maybe you feel like you must be someone you are not, or the family members treat ... Read More

When living with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, or persistent gut issues like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), each day can feel like a battle against an invisible foe. Physical pain, fatigue, ... Read More

What is your story you’ve told yourself about why you can’t be fully happy in the present?  Is it something along the lines of: I’ll be happy when I get the promotion or pay raise? ... Read More

Caregivers across all professions—from therapists to nurses, spiritual directors to first responders—are often companions on the path, walking with those they care for, helping to ... Read More

After a decade in community social work and private practice, I am comfortable saying that I love health insurance. Once I began to understand the intricacies, having a knowledge of this ... Read More