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.

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...

ADHD Coaching for Adults: Help for Focus and Concentration

Many people arrive at therapy with years of self-blame, believing that their difficulties with...

Psychodynamic Therapy

Rounding out my approach is Psychodynamic Therapy. This form of psychotherapy emphasizes the importance of the unconscious mind and the influence of early life experiences on an individual's psychological and emotional functioning. This therapeutic is related to the...

Does Therapy Work?

A common question that people have, which I fully respect, is "Does therapy work?". You will be dedicating your valuable time, energy, and thoughtfulness to a process that can sometimes lead to discomfort and psychological challenges. Thus, asking this question is...

Client-Centered Therapy

Client-centered therapy, or person-centered therapy, is a humanistic approach to psychotherapy that I use as a central tenet of my work. This approach was developed by the American psychologist Carl Rogers in the 1940s and 1950s (and thus, it is sometimes called...

Solution-Focused Therapy

Solution-focused therapy is a goal-oriented and collaborative approach to psychotherapy that focuses on helping you identify and work towards solutions to your problems rather than dwelling on them. We explore the underlying causes using solution focused therapy...

Gestalt Therapy

My practice is Humanistic. However, there are many different approaches in that area. One of them that I lean on when putting together an integrative approach to help each individual therapy client uniquely is Gestalt therapy. This form of psychotherapy emphasizes the...

Sports Psychotherapy Outcomes

Sports psychotherapy focuses on the psychological aspects of sports performance and well-being. The outcomes of my services in sports psychology are centered around enhancing an athlete's mental and emotional state to improve their performance and to have those...

Presentation Anxiety

Presentation Anxiety

Presentation anxiety is a common psychological phenomenon where individuals experience nervousness, fear, and unease when speaking or presenting in front of an audience. It can affect people of all ages and backgrounds and is considered a natural response to the fear...

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...

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Dr. Alan S. Jacobson, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist providing 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.