The GoodTherapy Blog

Most teenagers naturally reach a point where the bounds of sexuality are explored and roles and sexual identity are created. For LGBT teens this natural part of growing up can often be ... Read More

He called me, as most new clients do, to inquire about me, my practice, and my approach to helping. What made this call unusual was that I had to educate him about Eye Movement Desensitization ... Read More

While working in my office in the summer, on a hot day, I had cause to consider the clothing I was wearing. My office is on the second floor, and by mid-afternoon the sun had moved over ... Read More

Codependency is a pattern of behaviors and beliefs learned by children of dysfunctional families while they are growing up. These behaviors and beliefs can be helpful to the family unit, ... Read More

What can you do to improve the chances that couples therapy is worth the time and money you put into it? In other words, what makes marriage counseling work? With the help of a skilled ... Read More

Although communication plays the most crucial part in our relationships with the people in our lives, the average person does not communicate well. Problems with communication can lead ... Read More

People often speak as if self-esteem were based on a self-evaluation of your skills and talents. We’re encouraged to think about the things we’re good at in order to improve our reputation ... Read More

Sometimes people ask me why they should bother seeing a therapist when they can just talk to their friends. Friends know your history, you’re comfortable together, and you trust and care ... Read More

Most of us do not consciously think about reciprocity in our intimate relationships. When we do, we might say, “Of course it is important.” Like the Golden Rule, we recognize ... Read More

As discussed in Part I of this series, surviving a traumatic event often results in negative and harsh altered beliefs about yourself. A traumatic event can also impact your sense of worth, ... Read More

Parent #1: It’s already December. We need to decide about Christmas and you had Johnny last year. Why do you think you should have him again this year? Parent #2: You know how important ... Read More

Are you tired of intense and destructive marital arguing and want it to stop? Do you need some space to think about things more clearly? Are you thinking about a separation but are not ... Read More