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Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail: The Mental Health Connection Most People Miss
Every January, you promise yourself this will be the year. You may think: This time, I’ll finally lose the weight, cut back on drinking, stop feeling so anxious, or fix that relationship ... Read More
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GoodTherapy Member Spotlight: Dr. LaNail Plummer
With Black History Month in February and Women’s Health Month in March both fast approaching, our latest Member Spotlight series guest was the perfect choice. Dr. LaNail Plummer, a ... Read More
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Your Anxiety Isn’t Random: How to Read Anxiety as a Signal
Anxiety is one of the most common human experiences and one of the most misunderstood. Most people hope therapy will help them get rid of anxiety. But what if anxiety as a signal isn’t ... Read More
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Self-Doubt in Relationships: 5 Ways to Rebuild Self-Trust
Many people experience self-doubt in relationships as a quiet, constant “checking” of other people-tone, facial expression and pauses before they even realize they’re doing ... Read More
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Why Therapy Feels Hard When You’re the One Who’s Always “Fine”
If your life looks “fine” but therapy feels oddly difficult, blank, or frustrating, it may be a sign your system is learning a new kind of safety, not a sign you’re failing. Quick ... Read More
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Understanding Winter Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder: It’s Not Just the Weather
Seasonal Depression Winter Depression Light Therapy When the days grow shorter and the air turns colder, many people notice their energy dipping and their motivation fading. For some, ... Read More
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The Loneliest Time of the Year? Here’s How to Survive SAD
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Winter blues Holiday Depression If you’ve found yourself dreading the 5 p.m. darkness and are struggling to feel motivated to do everyday life, ... Read More
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How Feeling Safe Heals Your Brain: 5 Ways Interpersonal Neurobiology Explains It
What if healing didn’t start with trying harder, thinking differently, or isolating yourself, but with being seen, understood, and supported in relationship? Interpersonal neurobiology ... Read More
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Feeling Lonely In A Relationship? 4 Powerful Ways To Reconnect And Feel Close Again
Relationship Loneliness Emotional Intimacy Attachment There is a specific kind of ache that comes from feeling lonely in a relationship. It comes from sitting next to someone you love ... Read More
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4 Ways to Navigate Holiday Family Conflict: Finding the Quiet Middle
The holidays tend to amplify everything. Joy, nostalgia, bittersweet memories, and sometimes the kind of holiday family conflict that leaves you feeling more drained than connected. ... Read More
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Movember: You Can Grow a Mustache, But Did You Have the Conversation?
Every November, many people grow mustaches in support of Movember: an annual campaign that raises awareness for men’s health issues, particularly mental health and suicide prevention. ... Read More
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How Perfectionism and Childhood Trauma Are Connected
Perfectionism and childhood trauma are often more connected than they appear. If you are a perfectionist, you are probably the person everyone counts on. You are the one who stays late, ... Read More
