The GoodTherapy Blog

I witness daily how believing circumstances should be different can negatively affect one’s life. I observe this dilemma not only in my work as a psychologist, but in my own life. Recently, ... Read More

It is often assumed by the general public that psychological diagnosis is a normal part of therapy that always occurs. Some people who have been in therapy may be unaware they have received ... Read More

All of us experience periods of ups and downs, which tend to be compounded by the demands of modern living. Stress has become the norm rather than the exception for many of us, and its ... Read More

“My therapist was great! I learned a lot, but I’m not sure much changed.” Does the above statement describe your experience with therapy? Maybe you’ve uttered a similar phrase ... Read More

It’s 3 a.m. You see the clock and realize you have four hours left before your alarm sounds. You think about everything you must do the next day and how miserable it will feel doing it ... Read More

What, exactly, is an emotion? This question has long been debated. Nonetheless, this complex state can be said to involve cognitive appraisals, physiological changes, and behavioral responses. ... Read More

“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us.” —David Richo, PhD, MFT “Everyone is down on pain, because they forgot something important about ... Read More

When it comes to self-esteem across the lifespan, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is for adolescents: It really does get better with age. Studies have found that self-esteem ... Read More

As an eating disorder therapist, I work with people in all stages of their recovery journey. One question I am often asked is, “How do I move from body dissatisfaction to body acceptance?” To ... Read More

During a recent ski vacation, a fall on the slopes quickly changed the agenda from enjoying the great outdoors and thrill seeking to managing a knee brace and physical therapy. It’s certainly ... Read More

With greater access to treatment, more people find they can take on the monumental venture of earning a degree. Yet once they are in school, their risk of mental health problems increases. ... Read More

Depression doesn’t go away for everyone. For most people, depression is temporary and passes naturally or once the person has expressed the feelings and resolved the thoughts causing ... Read More