The GoodTherapy Blog

As summer draws to a close you may be relieved to have all your children’s school supplies and clothes ready, but have you done all you can to prepare them for everything they face ... Read More

After what was hopefully at least a 2-year courtship, you now find yourself engaged. You’re excited and nervous as the big day approaches. You think you’ve got all the important questions ... Read More

What do you do to relieve persistent physical discomfort, pain, or illness? Do you reach for pills? Supplements? A trip to the chiropractor or massage therapist? Do a cleansing detox? Perhaps ... Read More

This article discusses the nature of ambivalence in relationships and the resulting dynamics. My perspective on this topic has developed over the past 20 years of working with individuals ... Read More

It’s easy to find a counselor but perhaps more difficult to know if you’ve found the best one for you. There are a number of questions you can ask that will help you to choose a counselor. ... Read More

Just as your automobile needs regular care and maintenance, so does your relationship. Many couples ignore warning lights and other signs that their relationship is falling apart and is ... Read More

Defensive behavior is one of the leading causes of on-going painful conflicts within a relationship, the type which can lead to long term damage. Defensive behavior sends the message to ... Read More

A wide range of therapy and counseling models exists to guide therapists in their practice. Some of these have been around for years, while others have emerged more recently. On our ... Read More

I’ve received two requests to add psychoanalysis to our list of therapies and thought this would be a valuable discussion topic, one that would help me to make a decision. Here’s my ... Read More

I received a message about nonpathological-based therapy from an anonymous mental health professional. He contributed the following commentary: “Without saying so explicitly, you are ... Read More

Have you ever felt upset about something and just wanted somebody to listen to you? Even I, as a therapist who helps and guides others to listen to each other day in and day out, can find ... Read More

Disclaimer: Please be informed that although I am opinionated on the subject of medication and psychotherapy as forms of treatment, I am not a physician and I do not prescribe medication. ... Read More