Attachment

We all share a basic human need for a response: to be seen, to matter, to be loved. None of us can escape the question, if I am in need, will someone be there? In order to receive we need ... Read More

Come September, many young people will be leaving home to go away to college. Students and parents are excited about this new journey. But in addition to the excitement, there is often ... Read More

Insecurity is one of the trickiest relationship issues because it tends to create a self-perpetuating cycle. Insecure people frequently cling to their partners, which causes their partners ... Read More

My practice is brimming with individuals and couples who wish for a return to the sex and intimacy they once enjoyed. Parents of young children, busy executives, and graduate students have ... Read More

We’ve all heard the expression “love is sweet.” But according to a recent article by California clinical psychologist Offra Gerstein, love is also a science experiment. In the article, ... Read More

The grief process is different for every individual and is shaped by social, personal, and psychological factors. For instance, people who are highly resilient, who have strong support ... Read More

Perfectionists tend to set lofty goals for themselves and often go to extreme lengths to achieve those goals. It has been suggested that perfectionism can be negative behavior, leading ... Read More

Insecurities are natural, but for some people those feelings can be toxic, especially in a romantic relationship. Lisa Jaremka of the Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research at Ohio ... Read More

In the months ahead, we’ll introduce you to a variety of therapy professionals who have shared their wisdom and expertise on GoodTherapy.org. A longtime and integral member of the GoodTherapy.org ... Read More

Every person copes with conflict and stress in their own way. Some people are confrontational and want to address the issue immediately. Others prefer to avoid the issue at hand and instead ... Read More

Child and adolescent aggression is a growing concern in society. Instances of bullying are on the rise, and interventions aimed at preventing aggressive behavior in young people have barely ... Read More

Numerous factors have been examined as precursors to depression. Vulnerabilities include neuroticism and dependency, with the latter broken down even further into neediness or connectedness ... Read More