The GoodTherapy Blog

Of the many challenges faced by mental health professionals and the mental health industry as a whole, stigma might be the oldest and most difficult. As definitions and diagnoses evolve ... Read More

“The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express.” —Francis Bacon, English philosopher A large portion of the U.S. economy would grind to a halt if people made peace ... Read More

By nature, humans are emotional creatures. When things are going well, you are likely to experience positive emotions that often lead to increased motivation and productivity. However, ... Read More

As a therapist, I hear the word “should” often. Usually it appears just before a spike in anxiety, a precipitous drop in self-esteem, or a sudden crying jag: “I should be over this ... Read More

Couples who come to therapy typically hope for a renewed connection and deeper intimacy. Ideally, both partners are equally ready to be vulnerable and accountable. In the real world, though, ... Read More

When the uniquely challenging task of raising children is supported within the community, it benefits families and society as a whole. Given that communities are made up of diverse families, ... Read More

Does marriage actually bring happiness? It seems several studies support the notion that wedlock helps people live longer, happier lives. Anecdotally, couples experiencing relationship ... Read More

Since the beginning of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, stigma has played a significant role in the perpetuation of the spread of HIV. The template set in the early 1980s, when HIV was first dubbed ... Read More

“You don’t have to hate psychiatrists to think that a book [DSM] that dresses up symptoms as diseases that are not real and then claims to have named and described the true varieties ... Read More

Satisfying relationships add grace, warmth, and richness to our lives. Some relationships are remarkably nourishing and easy, while others are challenging. Based on years of experience ... Read More

I just realized a few days ago that April is (or was—it’s almost over) Stress Awareness Month. This is fitting, considering just last week I wondered why the world seems to be piling ... Read More

Do you and your partner have arguments that go round and round and seem like they recycle the same information over and over? Max: Didn’t I tell you the reason I told your mother ... Read More