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 Foresight Psychology blogs including regarding Therapeutic Tutoring, Psych testing, and Coaching, Please note that all advice and self-help offered in my blog is not a substitute for consulting with a professional.
Creative Counseling: Deeper Insight and Added Healing Power
Creative counseling, or creative therapy, is a therapeutic approach that integrates artistic and expressive techniques—such as music, art, drama, dance, and writing—into traditional counseling practices. Creative therapies allow clients to explore emotions, thoughts,...
Finding a Private Practice Therapist
As a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience as a private practice therapist, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families to help them navigate life’s challenges and find new opportunities and contentment. My expertise spans a range...
Therapist vs. Psychologist? Therapist vs. Psychotherapist?
When navigating behavioral health care, it can be confusing to differentiate between therapists, psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and clinical psychologists. Each professional has a unique role in providing support, from talk therapy to psychological...
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care (TIC) is an approach that recognizes and responds to the effects of psychological injury on individuals. It aims to create environments where people feel safe, supported, and empowered. I run a trauma-informed practice, believing that healing...
Structural Family Therapy
Salvador Minuchin developed Structural Family Therapy techniques in the 1960s. They address dysfunctional dynamics and interactions to promote healthier relationships and improved family functioning. Helping families reshape their relational patterns to promote...
Executive Functioning Coaching
Executive functioning coaching helps individuals develop planning, organization, time management, task initiation, emotional regulation, and self-monitoring skills. It’s especially beneficial for people with ADHD, learning differences, high-functioning autism, or...
Narrative Couples Therapy
Couples can become entangled in negative stories about their relationships—stories that define them by their conflicts rather than their strengths. Narrative couples therapy, rooted in the work of Michael White and David Epston, offers a transformative approach by...
Therapy for People with Learning Disorders
I provide therapy for people with learning disorders (LDs), helping people navigate the unique challenges at school, work, and in everyday life. Learning disabilities and mental health are linked and can impact self-esteem, contentment, and academic or professional...
Therapy for Political Anxiety
Psychotherapy for anxiety about politics, or political therapy for short, is designed for everyone, regardless of your political beliefs. Politics is now ever-present, infiltrating our news feeds, conversations, and even our dreams. While staying informed is...
Family of Origin Therapy: Impactful, Actionable Insights
As a psychologist specializing in Family of Origin Therapy, I help people explore how their early experiences shape their emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Many of the challenges we face in adulthood—such as difficulties with boundaries, self-doubt, anxiety,...
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