The GoodTherapy Blog

There is a paradox when it comes to bipolar mood episodes in terms of the treatment versus the prevention of episodes. On the one hand, the treatment of mood episodes can be rigorous, prolonged, ... Read More

The Golden Gate Bridge, which connects San Francisco and Marin County, is a marvel of architecture and engineering. It’s an internationally recognized symbol of American culture and ... Read More

Choosing to see a therapist is a huge decision. It’s that moment when you decide: You need or want help (did you actually just admit that to yourself?). You can no longer manage this ... Read More

Moving or relocating, be it near or far, is a great reason to plan ahead and seek help from a therapist. After all, there is substantial evidence showing relocation causes significant psychological ... Read More

“…Not all psychological impacts can be encompassed by a list of symptoms or disorders.” —From Principles of Trauma Therapy Make no mistake about it, Principles of Trauma Therapy: ... Read More

The phrase “moving on” is common in the grief and loss world, but it isn’t very well understood or, frankly, all that helpful. What does it mean? What does moving on look like? How ... Read More

“Some days you eat the bear, some days the bear eats you.” —Iain Matthews Sometimes, we get so mired in our thoughts and feelings we forget to see the bigger picture. When that happens, ... Read More

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States 6.7 million women between the ages of 15 and 55 experience either problems getting pregnant or carrying ... Read More

Parents in previous generations used to parent with one central theme in mind: obedience. It didn’t matter how you felt, what you thought, or what you wanted. As a child, you simply did ... Read More

Rachel Dolezal, a Caucasian woman, has dominated recent news with her assertion that she identifies as black. Like many people, I was initially perplexed about why someone would choose ... Read More

While symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity tend to be prominent in any discussion about ADHD, difficulty beginning tasks is another major issue for many individuals with the condition. ... Read More

The refrain is familiar. Frazzled parents enter my office and are at a loss as to how to handle the intense emotions of their child. “He goes from zero to 60 in no time flat,” they ... Read More