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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.

How to Find a Marriage Counselor Who’s the Right Fit

How to Find a Marriage Therapist: Quick Answers How to find a marriage counselor or therapist?...

Therapist Styles Explained: How Your Therapist Works

If you've tried therapy before and it didn't work, the problem may not have been therapy itself....

How to Find a Good Therapist that Fits You and Your Goals

Whether you are dealing with persistent anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, life transitions,...

How to Choose Online Therapy: Private Practice vs. Platforms

Search for the best online therapy and you'll find listicles ranking subscription platforms —...

Therapy Online: Approaches, Techniques, and Outcomes

As a psychologist who has delivered thousands of hours of telehealth, I no longer view online...

Tree of Life Therapy: Build Meaning & Resilience

H2: What Is Tree of Life Therapy? (Quick Overview) Tree of Life therapy is a narrative-based...

Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (STDP): Powerful, Enduring

Unlike supportive or insight-only therapies, Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (STDP), sometimes...

Life Review Therapy: Meaning, Reflection & Acceptance

What Is Life Review Therapy? (Quick Overview) Life review therapy is a structured process of...

Relational Life Therapy (RLT): Advanced Couples Treatment

Relational Life Therapy (RLT) is a form of couples treatment developed by Terry Real, a family...

Therapy for Self-Esteem and Resilience Training

Self-esteem therapy is a therapeutic process designed to strengthen an individual’s sense of...

What is a Private Practice?

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...

Structural Family Therapy

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...

Narrative Couples Therapy

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...

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Dr. Alan Jacobson Founder and President
Dr. Alan S. Jacobson, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist and certified health service Psychologist and Founder of the Center for Applied Psychological Science. He has been practicing for 25 years and is licensed in 44 states. He provides 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.