by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Jan 1, 2026 | Virtual
As a psychologist who has delivered thousands of hours of telehealth, I no longer view virtual treatment as a substitute; it is a distinct modality with unique clinical advantages. In many cases, virtual work actually enhances treatment: clients engage from their real...
by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Dec 27, 2025 | Finding therapy
If a psychologist is asked, ‘Are you the best therapist I can find?’ The answer should be: ‘I am an excellent choice for some but not others.’ The “best psychotherapist” is not a static title one earns and keeps forever; it is a...
by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Dec 3, 2025 | Types of Therapy
As a psychologist who uses narrative therapy and strengths-based approaches in my work, I often reach for the Tree of Life Therapy activity when people need a safe, non-threatening way to tell their story without being retraumatized. It’s simple, visual, and...
by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Nov 22, 2025 | Types of Therapy
Unlike supportive or insight-only therapies, Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (STDP), sometimes called time-limited dynamic psychotherapy, works to mobilize deep emotional change by uncovering unconscious patterns, bringing them into the present moment, and helping...
by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Nov 9, 2025 | Types of Therapy
Life Review Therapy is a structured therapeutic process that involves guided reflection on one’s experiences to promote understanding, acceptance, and psychological integration. The roots of the life review process lie in the work of Dr. Robert Butler, a geriatric...
