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...

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 Self-Help

Public speaking fear is common and treatable. I would be happy to provide a uniquely tailored therapy plan for you to address your anxiety, but first, here are some self-help tips if you'd like to try to address things on your own first. If these do not work as well...

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...

Sports Performance Psychology Process

Sports Performance Psychology can be a powerful and effective way to improve athletic performance and increase motivation and enjoyment. It can also provide significant improvements in cognition that carry over outside the field of play.  Sports psychology has been...

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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.