The GoodTherapy Blog

It isn’t uncommon for us to move away from certain feelings. We have all kinds of methods to help us numb out our emotions. Many times we do this without even being conscious of it. As ... Read More

One of my favorite books is Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist. It’s a story about a shepherd boy who journeys in search of a treasure about which he has dreamed. What I love about the story ... Read More

When you find yourself between jobs and under pressure to find a new one as quickly as possible, depression and anxiety are real risks. Attending interview after interview and receiving ... Read More

“Ending a therapy session is a hostile act.” This was said to me by my therapist once after we discussed how, regardless of whether I had a “good” session or a frustrating one, ... Read More

Anxiety can manifest in a variety of ways in the human body. It can make us tense in our large, voluntary muscles, activate the involuntary muscles of our internal organs, and even cause ... Read More

“When you know better, you do better.” —Maya Angelou Have you ever met someone who was great at making decisions? Their decisions may not always work out flawlessly, but the ... Read More

As more mental health practitioners embrace a holistic view of wellness, the role of food and diet is gaining more attention. Numerous studies show a link between healthier diets and lower ... Read More

Given that the transition from adolescence into young adulthood is often marked by normal emotional ups and downs, it can be difficult for parents to identify symptoms of mental health ... Read More

Editor’s note: This article is the 15th in an A-Z series on issues related to creative blocks. This month we explore how openness to experience makes space for creativity. Personality ... Read More

The term “domestic violence” is an umbrella term that encompasses so much more than just physical violence. It involves a pattern of manipulative behaviors meant to control and maintain ... Read More

“To spare oneself from grief at all cost can be achieved only at the price of total detachment, which excludes the ability to experience happiness.” —Erich Fromm We all know breakups ... Read More

Which is worse: that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach after that person you just had a promising first date with says they don’t see it going further, or receiving a call from ... Read More