The GoodTherapy Blog

As more mental health practitioners embrace a holistic view of wellness, the role of food and diet is gaining more attention. Numerous studies show a link between healthier diets and lower ... Read More

As a marriage and family therapist, I have met with countless couples whose frustration and disappointment have been sufficient to bring them through my door. In the majority of cases, ... Read More

Given that the transition from adolescence into young adulthood is often marked by normal emotional ups and downs, it can be difficult for parents to identify symptoms of mental health ... Read More

Dear violence, It has taken me some time to build enough strength to address you. I have been ignoring your persistent presence and influence on myself and society for many years now, but ... Read More

Editor’s note: This article is the 15th in an A-Z series on issues related to creative blocks. This month we explore how openness to experience makes space for creativity. Personality ... Read More

The term “domestic violence” is an umbrella term that encompasses so much more than just physical violence. It involves a pattern of manipulative behaviors meant to control and maintain ... Read More

Each time a mass shooting, terrorist attack, or natural disaster occurs, it becomes increasingly important to raise awareness of counseling options to help in dealing with the emotional ... Read More

For many people, going to therapy is a hot-button issue. The idea somehow implies that a person in therapy is weak, unable to manage their problems, downright “crazy,” or just seeking ... Read More

Have you ever felt that your eating wasn’t due to hunger? Perhaps you felt an urge or craving that came “out of the blue”? One of the most common reasons for cravings, compulsive ... Read More

“To spare oneself from grief at all cost can be achieved only at the price of total detachment, which excludes the ability to experience happiness.” —Erich Fromm We all know breakups ... Read More

Which is worse: that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach after that person you just had a promising first date with says they don’t see it going further, or receiving a call from ... Read More

According to a recent health story from National Public Radio, depression is the catalyst for more than 8 million doctors’ appointments each year. More than half of those appointments ... Read More