The GoodTherapy Blog

The most important question concerning psychotherapy is: What has to happen in therapy for it to work, for it to be effective, and really help the person in treatment? The simple answer ... Read More

I had the recent pleasure of meeting an 11-year-old boy who came to my private practice. Peter’s father referred his son to me because the boy had shown signs of melancholy and anger. Peter’s ... Read More

The lyrics of the song say, “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” —Is this true for you? It goes on to say, “If you want to be happy in a million ways, for the holidays ... Read More

Hakomi Experiential Psychotherapy, created by Ron Kurtz, places focus on the body as a repository of unconscious information. Using a mindfulness-based approach, an individual is asked ... Read More

Ideally, the holidays are a time for sharing love with friends and family. For many, the holidays bring parties, sharing gifts, being around friends, family, and people who may be new to ... Read More

For better or worse, we first learn how to make and maintain all kinds of relationships from our families. During our formative years, our parents establish patterns with us—patterns ... Read More

Disordered eating is a metaphorical expression of an internal condition. Think about food. You may be a foodie, one who appreciates well-prepared, high-quality food and relishes a lengthy ... Read More

The high rates of childhood anxiety in the United States disproves the idea that childhood is a carefree time for every person. Studies vary but show that at least 10% of school-age children ... Read More

“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” ... Read More

The notion that there’s such a thing as too much self-esteem is based on a case of mistaken identity. Arrogance, egotism, selfishness, superiority, over-confidence—these are ... Read More

A unique feature of my practice is my ability to assist people who are comfortable using a range of religious and spiritual practices to achieve closure on unresolved conflicts and trauma. ... Read More

For many survivors of childhood abuse, the holidays can be a horrible time of year filled with anxiety and depression. This can occur for a variety of reasons. But the important thing is ... Read More