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 Marriage Counselor Who’s the Right Fit

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

Therapy Models and Therapist Styles: Finding the Right Fit

Choosing a therapist isn’t just about credentials. It’s about fit. Two therapists can have...

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: 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...

Teletherapy Groups

I offer teletherapy groups for specific purposes that work well in the group format. The virtual group therapy I offer is open, meaning that new people can join any time, and all virtual, meaning there will not be some people meeting in person and others joining...

Speech Anxiety Treatment

One focus of my practice is speech anxiety treatment. This type of anxiety, also known as public speech phobia, can be a challenging issue for many people for many reasons. Knowing the reasons for speech anxiety is not always necessary, but it can help guide...

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing is a therapy technique I use that aims to help clients find the motivation within themselves to make positive changes in their lives. The approach was developed by psychologists William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick in the 1980s and has...

Examples of Integrative Therapy

There are many examples of integrative therapy that clinicians like me use to produce the best results for our clients. The goal of an integrative practice is to uniquely tailor the interventions to what will work best and be most comfortable for our clients. Choosing...

CBT for Fear of Public Speaking

I provide CBT for Fear of Public Speaking as a core service in my practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a highly effective approach for this anxiety, having been proven over decades. I wanted to provide a post describing a specific approach to a specific...

Grief Therapy

Grief therapy, also known as bereavement therapy, is a form of psychotherapy specifically designed to help individuals cope with and navigate through the intense emotions and challenges associated with loss. Grief and loss therapy provides support, guidance, and...

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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.