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Consider a person in therapy whose most evident trait is their inconsistency. From session to session, they vacillate between excitement and anxiety. One week they feel fully confident, ... Read More

Posttraumatic stress (PTSD) can develop following any exposure to trauma—including trauma another person experienced. A military spouse may get PTSD after learning about or otherwise ... Read More

Hope is the belief that people and circumstances can improve; it’s the idea that life can get better. Although I believe hope is necessary, helpful, and beneficial, it’s not always ... Read More

When we hear about posttraumatic stress (PTSD), we often think of military veterans affected by their combat experiences. But veterans are not the only people who can struggle with this ... Read More

Dana stood outside Philip’s apartment, waiting for him to answer her knock. When he finally opened the door, she was taken aback by the person she saw standing there. This tired figure ... Read More

Individuals enter therapy with different intentions, desired outcomes, and commitment levels. They also have distinct time restraints and financial resources for therapy. Given the diversity ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, I have really bad social anxiety. I don’t want to go anywhere or do anything anymore because I’m worried I will say something stupid and people won’t like me. ... Read More

So, you’re thinking about going to therapy. Maybe you’ve already started searching for a therapist. If this is your first time in counseling, you might not know what to expect. ... Read More

The internet has put everything at our fingertips, both figuratively and literally speaking. With the click of a button, you can get something delivered to your home in hours, connect with ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, My dad abandoned our family when I was in elementary school. A week after my birthday, actually. At 8 years old, I was man of the house. My mom was already bringing ... Read More

As a therapist working with diverse people who have diverse minds and diverse emotional struggles, I call upon a diverse range of ideas and skills for helping. I try (emphasis on try) not ... Read More

Children experience the world through action, play, and exploration. They are propelled by their bodies and guided by their senses. Thus, it is important children in therapy are not expected ... Read More