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.

Therapist vs. Psychologist? Therapist vs. Psychotherapist?

When navigating behavioral health care, it can be confusing to differentiate between therapists,...

Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma-informed care (TIC) is an approach that recognizes and responds to the effects of...

Structural Family Therapy

Salvador Minuchin developed Structural Family Therapy techniques in the 1960s. They address...

Executive Functioning Coaching

Executive functioning coaching helps individuals develop planning, organization, time management,...

Narrative Couples Therapy

Couples can become entangled in negative stories about their relationships—stories that define...

Therapy for People with Learning Disorders

I provide therapy for people with learning disorders (LDs), helping people navigate the unique...

Therapy for Political Anxiety

Psychotherapy for anxiety about politics, or political therapy for short, is designed for...

Family of Origin Therapy: Impactful, Actionable Insights

As a psychologist specializing in Family of Origin Therapy, I help people explore how their early...

Therapy for Work-Life Balance: Finding Harmony

Finding a better work-life balance can be challenging, especially with increasing job demands,...

Co-Parenting Therapy

Co-parenting therapy, or co-parenting counseling, is designed to help separated, divorced, or...
Holiday Anxiety

Holiday Anxiety

I provide therapy for holiday anxiety caused by many factors related to this season. Anxiety and the holidays often go hand-in-hand, as travel pressures, family get-togethers, and work issues often make this time of year stressful. For some, holiday depression and...

Supportive-Expressive Therapy

Supportive-Expressive Therapy (SET) is a type of psychodynamic therapy specifically designed to help you express and explore emotions tied to your experiences, especially those that are difficult or painful. It combines elements of supportive and expressive...

Life Transitions Therapy

Life Transitions Therapy

I offer Life Transitions Therapy, a type of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals cope with significant changes or challenges in their lives. These changes, or "transitions," can be anything from starting college, career shifts, relationship changes,...

Natural ADHD Treatment for Adults

Holistic and natural ADHD treatment for adults focuses on addressing the mind, body, and lifestyle factors contributing to symptoms. Beyond therapy and medication, it incorporates lifestyle changes, nutritional strategies, alternative therapies, and mindfulness...

Supportive Psychotherapy

Supportive psychotherapy is a form of treatment aimed at helping individuals manage their symptoms and improve their emotional well-being. It focuses less on deep insight or uncovering unconscious conflicts (as seen in psychodynamic treatment methods) and more on...

Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy

I offer integrative behavioral couples therapy (IBCT) as a core approach in my practice. This post covers the basics of IBCT therapy and includes a case example to give you an idea of how it works. I offer this method in virtual therapy, and often pair it with other...

PreMarital Counseling

I provide premarital counseling, which is designed to proactively help couples improve their communication, problem-solving, and coping strategies. Pre-marital counseling can be a valuable way to improve your bond and confidence as a couple while deepening your...

Imago Relationship Therapy

Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) is a form of couples therapy developed by Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt. The word "imago" is Latin for "image," and in this context, it refers to an unconscious image we carry of our ideal partner, often shaped by...

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