Therapy Blog

I work to keep my therapy blog updated with the latest innovations and ideas in the field of psychotherapy and the latest news about my practice. I also contribute to other Foresight Psychology blogs including regarding Therapeutic Tutoring, Psych testing, and Leadership Coaching. Please note that all advice and self-help offered is not a substitute for consulting with a professional.

Therapy for Teen Anxiety: Building Strength, Comfort, and Understanding

Adolescence is a time of profound change, emotionally, cognitively, and socially. Teens are...

Best Types of Therapy for Anxiety: Sorting Out the Options

Anxiety takes many forms, from constant worry to panic attacks to fear of social situations, and...

Best Types of Therapy for Depression: Finding Your Best Fit

When someone is struggling with persistent worry, panic, low mood, self-doubt, or emotional...

Bowenian Family Therapy

Our emotional lives are not formed in isolation. Generations of family patterns, roles, and...

Therapy for Teenage Girls with ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is often underdiagnosed in girls, particularly during...

Life Therapists: A Powerful Hybrid Model

People often seek out support to help them navigate challenges, transitions, and aspirations. But...

Quality of Life Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, and Life Review Therapy

My approach to therapy is deeply rooted in the belief that healing and growth are not limited to...

The Best Way to Find a Therapist: Using Therapist Finders, Word-of-Mouth, and other Therapy Resources

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already dealing with...

Does Therapy Help? What Form of Therapy Works Best?

Common questions I am asked are, "Does therapy help?", "Can therapy help with ___________?", and,...

Blended Family Therapy: Approaches for the Whole Family and Step Parent Counseling

I provide blended family therapy that often includes step parent counseling and support. I’ve...

Treating Major Depression

Treating major depression is a challenge, but with the right combination of approaches, it is quite possible. I provide therapy for major depression (or major depressive disorder - MDD), which typically involves a combination of methods tailored to the individual’s...

Logotherapy

Logotherapy, developed by psychologist Viktor Frankl, is a form of existential analysis focusing on the search for meaning in life. Unlike other therapeutic approaches that emphasize exploring past experiences or analyzing unconscious drives, logotherapy techniques...

Interpersonal Therapy

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT Therapy) is a short-term, focused treatment for depression and other mental health disorders. IPT Therapy is based on the idea that social issues play a significant role in the development and maintenance of psychological symptoms. In my...

Emotional Support Pet Examples

An emotional support pet is an animal that provides comfort and support to people dealing with various mental health challenges. While they aren't technically considered service animals like guide dogs, emotional support pets can still improve their human companion's...

Best Treatment for Depression

Given my integrative approach to therapy and the fact that clients will have a say in the path we choose, I am often asked which approach is the best treatment for depression. The short answer is that each treatment course is uniquely designed depending on your needs,...

CBT for Social Anxiety

I offer CBT for social anxiety virtually and in-person to individuals and sometimes as group therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most effective therapeutic approaches for addressing social anxiety disorder. Here's a breakdown of how CBT for social...

CBT for OCD

I offer CBT for OCD for adolescents and adults, both virtually and in person. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for OCD is considered a cornerstone treatment, given its effectiveness. This post goes over how I use CBT for obsessive-compulsive disorder, with an example and...

Is Virtual Therapy as Effective as In-Person?

A common question prospective clients ask me is, "Is virtual therapy as effective as in-person?". The short answer is that it is usually as effective and powerful, sometimes more so, but some caveats are important to know. I provide both types of treatment, and while...

CBT for Depression

I commonly use CBT for depression as a first-line approach, though often with humanistic methods and positive psychology mixed in. Cognitive behavioral therapy for depression is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach widely used for treating many mental health...

Virtual Couples Therapy

Virtual couples therapy, also known as online couples therapy, online couples counseling, and virtual marriage counseling, involves providing therapy and support to couples through secure online platforms. I provide this therapy in 41 states, allowing me to serve...