The GoodTherapy Blog

Is it Time to See a Therapist? Probably! It’s time to see a therapist. Psychotherapy, talk or talking therapy, counseling, or simply therapy — no matter the name it’s known by, ... Read More

Anxiety is a mental health condition, so it may seem logical to assume it primarily involves mental or emotional symptoms, not physical ones. But anxiety often also involves somatic symptoms, ... Read More

Some level of picky eating is generally par for the parenting course. Children of any age might show some selectiveness about the food they eat, but parents often have the most struggles ... Read More

If you’ve never gone to therapy, you might not have much idea what happens in a therapy session. This is fairly common, since much of what people know about therapy comes from (often ... Read More

Dependency on others is the hallmark characteristic of dependent personality disorder (DPD). This can create problems within relationships, since nearly all adult relationships need a degree ... Read More

It’s not uncommon to hear “narcissism” and “narcissist” used to casually describe people who: Seem vain and self-centered Seem to care only about themselves Demand attention, ... Read More

Vaping refers to the process of using electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes, vapes, vape pens, or ENDS). Since 2007, when e-cigarettes began appearing in the United States, ... Read More

If you’ve ever sustained an injury and didn’t have access to immediate medical attention, you probably received some form of first aid. This temporary medical assistance likely helped ... Read More

Even people without an extensive knowledge of mental health concerns have likely heard of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), or narcissism, as it’s commonly called. The term “narcissist” ... Read More

Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) is a mental health condition characterized by long-term, persistent social restraint, usually due to feelings of: Social ineptitude or awkwardness Inadequacy ... Read More

Antisocial personality (ASPD) is one of the cluster B personality disorders, which typically involve emotional, impulsive, or dramatic thoughts and actions. This group of personality disorders ... Read More

Impulsivity, mood swings, irritability, high and low periods, patterns of troubled relationships—these symptoms often indicate bipolar, but they can just as easily appear in people who ... Read More