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 Foresight Psychological Institute 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 Marriage Counselor Who’s the Right Fit

How to Find a Marriage Therapist: Quick Answers How to find a marriage counselor or therapist?...

Therapist Styles Explained: How Your Therapist Works

If you've tried therapy before and it didn't work, the problem may not have been therapy itself....

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,...

How to Choose Online Therapy: Private Practice vs. Platforms

Search for the best online therapy and you'll find listicles ranking subscription platforms —...

Therapy Online: Approaches, Techniques, and Outcomes

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

Tree of Life Therapy: Build Meaning & Resilience

H2: What Is Tree of Life Therapy? (Quick Overview) Tree of Life therapy is a narrative-based...

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

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

Life Review Therapy: Meaning, Reflection & Acceptance

What Is Life Review Therapy? (Quick Overview) Life review therapy is a structured process of...

Relational Life Therapy (RLT): Advanced Couples Treatment

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

Therapy for Self-Esteem and Resilience Training

Self-esteem therapy is a therapeutic process designed to strengthen an individual’s sense of...
Flying Anxiety Treatment Process

Flying Anxiety Treatment Process

The flying anxiety treatment process typically involves a combination of strategies and therapies to reduce fear, manage worries, and gradually build confidence in flying. Treatment for anxiety while flying, such as I offer, is structured and, for most people, highly...

College Admissions Self-Help

College admissions self-help is designed to help you jump-start the process and ensure you know what you need to know to put your best foot forward. The process can be challenging and overwhelming, but you can increase your chances of success with the right approach...

Flight Anxiety Self-Help

Overcoming flight anxiety can be challenging, but there are self-help strategies that can help you manage and reduce your fear. Below are some self-help strategies to help you reduce your anxiety on flights. These tips on how to get over flight anxiety should be...

Public Speaking Fear Toolkit

This is a working toolkit for managing fear of public speaking on your own — practical, psychologist-designed techniques organized around the three moments that matter: before you speak, while you're speaking, and after you finish. Use what fits, practice the...

Advice for Youth Sports Parents

Youth sports parents can be helpful in the sports psychology process. Sports psychology is designed to help athletes look to achieve their highest potential in athletic competition. It includes offshoots such as assisting them to overcome anxiety, get out of a slump,...

Academic Coaching

I offer Academic Coaching as a compliment to Sports Psychology, College Admissions, Individual Therapy, and other services.  Not every client who receives these core services will want or need Academic Success Coaching, but for some, the combination is a great fit. In...

The Athletic Flow State

The athletic flow state is powerful yet elusive. Most athletes have felt it at some point – that feeling of being “on,” where things come quickly, and it all falls into place. Basketball players find that they are hitting shots with little effort, baseball players see...

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Dr. Alan Jacobson Founder and President
Dr. Alan S. Jacobson, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist and certified health service Psychologist and Founder of the Foresight Psychological Institute. He has been practicing for 25 years and is licensed in 44 states. 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.