The GoodTherapy Blog

Let’s face it, we all want to avoid making the same mistakes raising our kids we believe our parents or surrogate parents made raising us. This is especially the case when we still hold ... Read More

One day, you go into your son’s room and to your surprise, you find that missing can of whipped cream under his bed.  You think to yourself, “That’s odd.” Out of your daughter’s ... Read More

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