The GoodTherapy Blog

Remember that famous quote from Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? That reminds me of how we all feel sometimes when we don’t get what we want and are thrown into ... Read More

Often, people’s fears about therapy revolve around the therapist or the development of a healthy, lasting relationship with a new therapist. It’s common to have some worry or ... Read More

Editor’s Note: The following article was written solely by the authors listed above. The views and opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of GoodTherapy.org. Questions ... Read More

Being sick or injured is a serious drag, as far as popular consensus is concerned, and with good reason. Physical and mental capabilities may slow down, pain can become an incessant problem, ... Read More

Recently the U.S. backed President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, reportedly signed a law which legalizes the rape of a wife by her husband by not allowing her to refuse sex, and prevents ... Read More

After being in therapy for several years and in a particularly low place, a friend of mine asked her therapist if he thought she should look into taking anti-depressants. “I would recommend ... Read More

In the year 2011, the first wave of the 76 million baby-boomers will turn 65. Our changing demographics, fueled by increased longevity and the aging of baby-boomers creates the basis for ... Read More

This Must Be Healed! Recently, I learned from a friend, that his company was taken over from the inside. This was political. It may have happened in a company, but it could have happened ... Read More

The song says, “Sorry seems to be the hardest word.” Well, that depends. There is a bounty of research that tells us about the impact of trauma such as mugging, rape, burglary, war, ... Read More

As a therapist who offers counseling for teens and their families, I’ve become aware of some of the biggest issues facing young people today. While depression and anxiety remain two ... Read More

Today I saw The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. It was a deeply moving film. I recommend it highly. And I also wish for you that you allow it to open your heart to yourself and others ... Read More

For many years, I felt uncomfortable when someone started talking about another person’s attitude. It always seemed as if the speaker was simply angry and wanted to make the other person ... Read More