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Member Spotlight: Anna Aslanian on Finding the Right Therapist and Building a Strong Therapeutic Relationship
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not quite sure what to expect or where to begin. For Anna Aslanian, a licensed therapist at GoodTherapy, helping clients ... Read More
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Emotionally Unavailable Partners: Why It Happens and How to Cope
Many people find themselves constantly pouring love into a relationship cup that never seems to feel full. Loving someone who is emotionally unavailable is painful and confusing, and ... Read More
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Is It Sadness or Depression? Understand the Difference With Our Checklist
Sadness vs Depression Clinical Depression Mental Health Depression Symptoms We all have days when the weight of the world feels a little heavier. Maybe you’re feeling down after ... Read More
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ADHD in Therapy: 5 Critical Reasons Every Therapist Must Recognize It
I recall being a psychiatrist in the early 2000s; ADHD in therapy was just beginning to enter clinical conversations. Some psychiatrists rejected the idea of neurodiversity, while others ... Read More
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Falling for a Partner’s Potential: Red Flags, Risks & Reality Checks
Many people enter relationships with hope. In the early stages of dating, it’s common to focus on a partner’s strengths and imagine what the relationship could become. Optimism can ... Read More
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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
