The GoodTherapy Blog

In my articles on anger management, I frequently talk about how anger gets disguised as another emotion. Conversely, I also emphasize the reverse: other emotions left unnoticed and unacknowledged ... Read More

Many little girls grow up dreaming of being in a fairy tale relationship, being swept off their feet by the perfect gentleman and living happily ever after. As boys get older, they, too, ... Read More

As human beings, we have all had to deal with our share of suffering. The causes of our suffering may change, but the experience remains the same. For some, their struggle may be with depression, ... Read More

For those of us in the United States, baseball season is well under way, with the major league season at its midpoint. I love baseball season—warm sunshine, the smell of freshly cut grass, ... Read More

Why is it that, in today’s society, parents have so much difficulty getting their kids to transition into adulthood? How is it that many parents find that their kids are seemingly incapable ... Read More

Most of the people who come to my office are contemplating a life change or trying to feel better about one that happened recently. They feel stressed and unsure about decisions they have ... Read More

There is a paradox when it comes to bipolar mood episodes in terms of the treatment versus the prevention of episodes. On the one hand, the treatment of mood episodes can be rigorous, prolonged, ... Read More

The Golden Gate Bridge, which connects San Francisco and Marin County, is a marvel of architecture and engineering. It’s an internationally recognized symbol of American culture and ... Read More

Moving or relocating, be it near or far, is a great reason to plan ahead and seek help from a therapist. After all, there is substantial evidence showing relocation causes significant psychological ... Read More

“…Not all psychological impacts can be encompassed by a list of symptoms or disorders.” —From Principles of Trauma Therapy Make no mistake about it, Principles of Trauma Therapy: ... Read More

The phrase “moving on” is common in the grief and loss world, but it isn’t very well understood or, frankly, all that helpful. What does it mean? What does moving on look like? How ... Read More

“Some days you eat the bear, some days the bear eats you.” —Iain Matthews Sometimes, we get so mired in our thoughts and feelings we forget to see the bigger picture. When that happens, ... Read More