The GoodTherapy Blog

By now, you have most likely learned about and understand what it means when people use the phrase “fight or flight” to describe how our bodies use animal defenses to keep us ... Read More

It’s difficult to spend time in any women’s community, online or otherwise, without hearing a reference to retail therapy. In the popular press, shopping is gendered as a pursuit for ... Read More

Gambling addiction is one of the most prevalent behavioral addictions. Between 1-5% of Americans engage in compulsive gambling. Among young people and ethnic minorities, the rate is even ... Read More

Being hurt and having disappointments in life are universal equalizers, as is the need to forgive. When we think of forgiveness, we often focus on the need to forgive people who have harmed ... Read More

Along with finding a meaningful career, finding a loving relationship is often one of the most important goals we pursue. Billions of dollars are spent helping people find true love. Despite ... Read More

Recently, I was riding in the car with my very spirited three-year-old. I had picked her up early from a play date to race across town. She was very distressed to leave her friend and let ... Read More

Editor’s note: The following article contains movie spoilers. The films described are platforms for therapeutic discussion. As I sat down with a new client in her late 20s, I asked if ... Read More

Stress is a fact of life; there is no way to avoid it altogether. Sometimes we anticipate its arrival while other times, it is thrust upon us without warning. The best thing we can do for ... Read More

In today’s hectic world, the demands of life can end up dictating your relationship rather than the other way around. Sexual intimacy is often one of the casualties. Time, stress, and ... Read More

The title of this article may seem a bit strange. Guilt is not an enjoyable experience—how can it be beneficial? The answer is that guilt can help prevent us from engaging in behaviors ... Read More

Recently, I went on a therapeutic retreat to learn about equine-facilitated psychotherapy. During the event, our facilitator, Sara, spoke about how animals will “find their spot.” Coincidentally, ... Read More

Eating disorders, the most lethal of all the mental health disorders, kill and maim 6 to 13% of their victims, 87% of whom are children under the age of 20. “Best practice” ... Read More