The GoodTherapy Blog

His name was Zack. Zack was a 150-pound, 2-year-old Newfoundland dog—my buddy. Wild at heart—at best only ever semi-domesticated—he loved nothing more than to escape from our three-quarters-of-an-acre ... Read More

Relationship issues and communication problems are frequent reasons many individuals and couples come to see me for therapy. One aspect of the work is to explore feelings and conflicts ... Read More

Psychotherapy can be about more than treating symptoms; it can be a path to living a more fulfilling life. People often begin therapy to alleviate symptoms—a worthy goal, to be sure. ... Read More

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” —Henry Ford When Henry Ford first conceived of the V8 motor, his engineers told him it was simply ... Read More

If your favorite months are the warm-weather ones, then the transition into fall might represent a tough time for you. If you have kids, they’re likely back in school—at least ... Read More

Editor’s note: This is the first article in a two-part series that explores how the Pixar movie Inside Out offers a compelling and accessible way to look the impact of trauma and dissociation. ... Read More

Communication problems are the number one reason couples split up, with 65% of couples citing this issue as the primary cause of divorce, according to a 2013 survey. But it’s not only ... Read More

When I first met my husband, I knew he was a little more frugal with money than I was. Maybe it was the coupon he brought with him to the bowling alley or the way he never hesitated to ... Read More

Many Spanish-speaking Latinos are surprised to find a non-Latino therapist who is fluent in Spanish. In my own practice, I have often been asked questions such as “What country are you ... Read More

A middle-aged man dating a much younger woman has long been thought of in American culture as a classic sign of midlife crisis. In some circles, dating a younger woman is a status symbol. ... Read More

Are you really just friends? Have you crossed the line? If you are asking yourself these questions, you may be engaged in an emotional affair. Affairs that are not physical or sexual in ... Read More

Becoming an adult is rife with both uncertainty and adventure. The concept of being an adult is always in flux, and these days it’s hard to tell when adulthood is upon you. Culture, ... Read More