The GoodTherapy Blog

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

Having Porn-Induced Impotence is not just awkward for the person who has it, but for their companion also. When a person has this problem, they will certainly discover that their sex-related ... Read More