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 The Center for Applied Psychological Science 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.

How to Find a Good Therapist that Fits You and Your Goals

Whether you are dealing with persistent anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, life transitions,...

Best Online Therapy: Top Telehealth Mental Health Options

You may be balancing a lot right now: work, family, school, health, finances, motivation,...

Therapy Online: Approaches, Techniques, and Outcomes

As a psychologist who has delivered thousands of hours of telehealth, I no longer view virtual...

Choosing the Best Therapist For You

If a psychologist is asked, 'Are you the best therapist I can find?' The answer should be: 'I am...

Tree of Life Therapy: Find Strength, Resilience, and Hope

As a psychologist who uses narrative therapy and strengths-based approaches in my work, I often...

Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (STDP): Powerful, Enduring

Unlike supportive or insight-only therapies, Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (STDP), sometimes...

Life Review Therapy: Deeper Meaning and Acceptance

Life Review Therapy is a structured therapeutic process that involves guided reflection on one’s...

Relational Life Therapy (RLT): Advanced Couples Treatment

Relational Life Therapy (RLT) is a form of couples treatment developed by Terry Real, a family...

ADHD Coaching for College Students: Effective, Enduring

ADHD symptoms that begin in childhood, such as difficulty sustaining attention, time-blindness,...

Therapy for Self-Esteem and Resilience Training

Self-esteem therapy is a therapeutic process designed to strengthen an individual’s sense of...
EFT Therapy for Couples

EFT Therapy for Couples

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a form of therapy that focuses on adult relationships and attachment/bonding. EFT Therapy aims to help partners and individuals understand and transform their emotional responses, particularly those contributing to relationship...

Relationship Therapy

I provide online relationship therapy, or relationship counseling, to help couples improve their relationships and work out specific challenges and goals. As with all of my practice, I use an integrated clinical approach, mixing in relationship therapy activities with...

What is a Clinical Psychologist?

What is a Clinical Psychologist?

When choosing a therapy provider, you have many choices, including clinical psychologists, social workers, and marriage and family therapists. All these professions are solid choices, with high training, education, and expertise standards.  A clinical psychologist...

Psychotherapy for Childhood Trauma

Psychotherapy for childhood trauma is an important and sensitive area of mental health treatment. Their experiences in childhood can have long-lasting effects on a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. I provide several approaches to psychotherapy...

CBT-I for Sleep Difficulties

CBT-I for Sleep Difficulties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (online CBT-I) is an evidence-based treatment that focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that cause difficulties. CBT-I for sleep addresses the underlying issues contributing to insomnia. Here's an overview of CBT for...

ADHD Therapy for Adults

ADHD therapy for adults is a core service I provide. I have seen people make incredible gains in overcoming barriers and realizing some of the positive attributes of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, particularly when they better manage challenges. Cognitive...

Treatment-Resistant Depression

Treatment-resistant depression (TRD), also known as refractory depression, is a form of major depressive disorder (MDD) that does not respond adequately to at least two different kinds of treatment, usually including antidepressants. I offer therapy for...

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

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

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...

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Dr. Alan Jacobson Founder and President
Dr. Alan S. Jacobson, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist and Founder of the Center for Applied Psychological Science. He provides evidence-based psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. His clinical work focuses on anxiety, depression, executive functioning challenges, life transitions, and performance-related stress. Dr. Jacobson integrates cognitive-behavioral, insight-oriented, and values-based approaches to help clients build clarity, resilience, and measurable psychological growth.