The GoodTherapy Blog

My last article, Why We Stay in Relationships That Hurt, examined why some people get stuck (or choose to stay) in painful relationships. Since the topic resonated with many readers, I ... Read More

I spent a lot of my early career writing and leading a workshop on the topic of fear. When I asked myself, early on, “What is my biggest obstacle to overcome in terms of speaking publicly ... Read More

Recently there has been an increasing trend in my practice of parents reaching out to help their adolescents manage their emotions. Parents often tell me, “My teen goes from zero to sixty, ... Read More

Low self-esteem has become an epidemic in our society. Feelings of unworthiness and an impaired self-image can occur starting at a young age and may lead to mental health issues, including ... Read More

Physical touch has long been a controversial issue in psychotherapy. While some professionals consider touch one type of nonverbal communication that can have therapeutic value, it is also ... Read More

When you live with someone who is clinically depressed, there will be days when you’ve got it as tough as they do. Taking care of a loved one—whether it’s a child, partner, relative, ... Read More

Michael Singer’s The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself is a book that compelled me to pull out my highlighter as I read. It contains a lot of valuable nuggets I’ve been implementing ... Read More

What drives your decision-making—your rules or your values? Imagine a good friend asks you for a loan and you know, despite your friend’s best intentions, you will likely never get ... Read More

Think you know about relapse prevention? Answer “true” or “false” to the following questions: If you stop the use of a mood-altering substance and then begin using again, you have ... Read More

Low self-esteem, an issue I see in a number of the men I work with, is common in those who tend to look outside of themselves for validation and self-worth. Not only is low self-esteem ... Read More

It has been said motherhood is a thankless job, and this often feels true. There are a lot of things moms do to keep their families running, and many of these tasks seem to go unnoticed, ... Read More

“As courage imperils life, fear protects it.” —Leonardo da Vinci Da Vinci’s sentiment might not sound helpful to you. It doesn’t to me. In my view, courage expands life and fear ... Read More