The GoodTherapy Blog

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

During times of stress, we often feel as if we are “losing it.” We can feel consumed by paralyzing anxiety. At this point, our brains often can no longer experience the functioning ... Read More

Money is an essential part of life. Whether we make lots of money or are just skating by, we all have learned patterns of relating to money. Many of us grasp the idea of what money means ... Read More

In the safety of therapy, clients are able to open up about their sexual experiences. This all too often reveals shame lurking beneath the surface. For some people, it’s close to the ... Read More

Who doesn’t want to live their dream? I don’t think many of us would say “no, thanks” if the opportunities and relationships we desired were offered to us on a silver platter. It ... Read More

I can’t tell you how often people in therapy tell me they struggle with a good night’s sleep. They might have trouble falling or staying asleep. I get it. I’ve had times in my life ... Read More

Earlier this week I participated for the first time in a “ladies’ night out” tennis round robin event in my community. Throughout the evening, I found myself noticing how ... Read More