The GoodTherapy Blog

I have anxiety, chronic depression, and excoriation disorder – I’m also a master’s level psychotherapist with my own private practice. My life story and diagnosed mental disorders ... Read More

Love is an illusion in the sense that it seems like something we give and receive. It seems like something we need to survive. And in some ways, it is. Where Love Starts We need love in ... Read More

Choosing the Right Therapist is Important. By Dr. Denise Renye MED, MA, PSYD With so many therapists in the world, how do you know which one is right for you? After all, you’ll be sharing ... Read More

It started with a therapy student. I was feeling energized while in a mentoring session with a graduate student at my alma mater. She expressed her ambition to eventually find herself as ... Read More

Are emotional manipulations a form of emotional abuse? Understanding the nature and effects of emotional stonewalling in close relationships is key to understanding its implications. In ... Read More

When life throws you difficult or distressing situations, it can be hard to know how to navigate them. Let’s look at coping skills for your daily life. One of our most powerful coping ... Read More

Inflation is when prices go up. When inflation goes up, it can make it more stressful for you to afford the basics like food, housing, and healthcare. According to results from the American ... Read More

Compulsive lying is a condition in which an individual chronically lies without any obvious benefit or gain. It can be difficult to tell the difference between compulsive from pathological ... Read More

Gaslighting emotional abuse in which an abuser manipulates the victim into believing their thoughts, feelings, and perceptions are invalid. This manipulation leads to a deep mistrust, lowered ... Read More

Quiet quitting relies on finding a successful balance between work expectations and personal boundaries. Forbes shares this insight, “Quiet quitting your job, also referred to as “acting ... Read More

The pandemic has brought to light many things – the joy and necessity of in-person connection for one, but for two, the importance of something you might not know there’s a label for: ... Read More

We all go through tough times. So, it’s important to know that there are things we can do to help ourselves feel better. Self-help is one way to do just that.   While it’s often ... Read More