The GoodTherapy Blog

During a recent therapy session, I had a profound exchange with a man about how, months after the tragic loss of his sister, grief is changing him in ways that feel important and meaningful. There ... Read More

Managing autism in your home can be immensely challenging. Having worked with people on the spectrum in therapeutic settings, and in 18 years of parenting a person with autism, I’ve ... Read More

When was the last time you saw one of those charts that has a bunch of yellow, circular faces representing a variety of feelings? Elementary school? Perhaps it’s time to refresh yourself. Happy, ... Read More

Do you silently struggle with overeating? Do you feel helpless to stop? Overeating, which is sometimes a symptom of the potentially serious eating disorders binge eating or bulimia, often ... Read More

When your life doesn’t go as planned, it’s natural to look back with regret. Experiences and time spent seem like a waste when you’re robbed of the opportunity to finish what you ... Read More

We’ve all known boys or young men who insist they can do it all. That confidence, of course, often extends into the sexual arena, where some can experience arousal to the point of erection ... Read More

Because it’s mostly silent and invisible, childhood emotional neglect is largely an overlooked phenomenon in psychology. Unlike physical neglect or abuse, where there are signs such as ... Read More

Someone I’m working with in therapy recently asked me whether I’ve seen Pixar’s Inside Out. Shortly after, a friend of mine asked the same question, saying, “You would love it. ... Read More

Prejudice, discrimination, racism, ageism, and sexism are all fueled by the use of labels. In the political arena, the words left, right, liberal, and conservative often function as polarizing ... Read More

“I feel like I am not listened to and that what I say doesn’t count.” “I feel humiliated for speaking up.” “I’m afraid of losing my job if I am ... Read More

Healthy anger requires self-awareness, open communication, and the ability to self-soothe. When you can clearly describe your thoughts and feelings, be open to alternative perspectives, ... Read More

Therapists who have not had a great deal of experience or education around the issue of nonmonogamy may worry about their ability to work effectively with individuals or couples who have, ... Read More