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 Admission Help

My clinical specialties include college admission help. I provide services designed to help students present themselves to the college in the most compelling way possible. This involves ensuring a fit between the student and the colleges they are applying to and...

Examples of Counseling for Athletes

I provide counseling for athletes of all ages and levels. The following are two examples of the types of athlete therapy I provide, using the psychology of sports performance as a base to improve things both on and off the field of play. If you'd like information or...

Panic Attack Treatment

The following is a self-help guide, but I can provide options for panic attack treatment at home and in my office if you need more. These symptoms are more common than many people realize. Given that a definition that describes the symptoms precisely is hard to pin...

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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.