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...
Test-Taking Anxiety

Test-Taking Anxiety

Test-taking anxiety is a common issue that can affect anyone, from students to professionals. It can cause a variety of physical and emotional symptoms, such as nervousness, sweating, difficulty concentrating, and even panic attacks. I provide test-taking anxiety...

Treatment for Severe Anxiety

I provide treatment for severe anxiety, which often involves a combination of approaches, including a mix of therapy, lifestyle changes, and sometimes alternative therapies. In this post, I go over therapy for severe anxiety, including the approaches I use, the...

CBT for ADHD

CBT for ADHD

I offer CBT for ADHD for adults and adolescents. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for ADHD is widely recognized and effective and can be combined with other approaches, such as mindfulness therapy, if desired. CBT exercises for ADHD can provide a powerful strategy to help...

Therapy for Depression and Anxiety

I am often asked what is the best treatment for depression and anxiety, and the answer is positive but not simple. Psychologists like me provide therapy for anxiety and depression as a core service, with the goal of understanding and addressing the emotional and...

Brief Therapy

Brief Therapy

I offer brief therapy in several forms, each designed for those looking for rapid change. Brief psychotherapy is time-limited and focused on addressing specific problems or goals that will respond quickly. In this post, I go over the short-term forms of treatment I...

Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

I provide Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS Therapy), a psychotherapy approach developed by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz in the 1980s. It is based on the idea that the mind comprises multiple sub-personalities or "parts," each with unique perspectives, memories, and...

Schema Therapy

Schema therapy is an integrative approach to psychotherapy that combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoanalytic theory, attachment theory, and other therapeutic schools of thought. Dr. Jeffrey Young developed schema psychotherapy in the 1980s and is...

EFT Therapy for Couples

EFT Therapy for Couples

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a form of therapy that focuses on adult relationships and attachment/bonding. EFT Therapy aims to help partners and individuals understand and transform their emotional responses, particularly those contributing to relationship...

Relationship Therapy

I provide online relationship therapy, or relationship counseling, to help couples improve their relationships and work out specific challenges and goals. As with all of my practice, I use an integrated clinical approach, mixing in relationship therapy activities with...

What is a Clinical Psychologist?

When choosing a therapy provider, you have many choices, including clinical psychologists, social workers, and marriage and family therapists. All these professions are solid choices, with high training, education, and expertise standards.  A clinical psychologist...

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