The GoodTherapy Blog

I have good news and bad news. People usually want the bad news first, so here goes: You, alone, do not have the power to make your child happy. None of us do. That’s the bad news. Okay, ... Read More

Burnout syndrome manifests itself in various forms, from cynical outlooks on life to detachment from relationships and hobbies, and it can arise from personal, professional or academic ... Read More

Are you someone who prefers quiet reflection over loud chatter? If so, stepping into the world of therapy might feel like navigating uncharted territory. But fear not, because we’ve ... Read More

The ultimate guide to finding a therapist GoodTherapy has worked collaboratively with top experts to create the ultimate guide to choosing the right therapist. This worksheet starts by ... Read More

Women who work in the helping field face unique challenges.  You were probably drawn to this field because empathy comes naturally to you.  Helping professionals want a job that is meaningful ... Read More

Breakups and Closure  Breakups are hard. It’s rare to come out of a relationship where either party feels great at the time of the breakup, let alone both parties. Even when you are ... Read More

Self-care really exploded as a topic in self-help and psychology over the last 10 years. And since we are heavily focused on doing things in our society, you can find countless articles ... Read More

Yael came to treatment after a long period during which she felt deep depression, emptiness, and meaninglessness. She tried psychological therapy, which did not significantly help her. ... Read More

It’s no secret there has been a rise in seeking counsel since 2020. Fear, sadness, frustration, angst, and anger being just the beginning of what started to loom in the air. That was ... Read More

Narcissistic abuse is particularly insidious as it almost always damages every aspect of a person’s sense of self including their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. ... Read More

A quick internet search will reveal that there are hundreds of retreat options from yoga immersions to mindfulness retreats to sound healing trainings. If you have made the decision and ... Read More

Mindfulness is a powerful skill that has been taught for thousands of years by many world religions: Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity, to name a few. In the 1980s, Dr. Jon ... Read More