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 Foresight Psychological Institute 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.

Court-Ordered Co-Parenting Therapy: What to Expect

If a judge, guardian ad litem, or your attorney has said that you and your child's other parent...

Driving Phobia Treatment: CBT & Exposure Therapy

For some people, the fear shows up as a tight chest on the highway on-ramp. For others, it's a...

Long-Distance Relationship Therapy: Managing and Enjoying Love From Afar

Practical, evidence-based support for long-distance couples and long-distance marriages —...

Perfectionism and Its Link to Anxiety and Burnout

Perfectionism · Anxiety & Burnout High standards aren't the problem. It's the specific...

College Counseling Centers vs. Private Therapy: Working Together

College Mental Health · How the Two Systems Fit Together College counseling centers and...

Signs Your Family Would Benefit from Therapy

For Families & Adult Relatives Every family has friction. This is about telling the difference...

Signs You Might Benefit From Therapy

Getting Started With Therapy You don't need a diagnosis or a crisis to benefit from therapy — just...

People-Pleasing and Boundary-Setting: Why ‘No’ Feels So Hard

Relationships & Self-Worth If saying "no" fills you with guilt, and you can name everyone else's...

Attachment-Based Therapy

Attachment therapy refers to a variety of therapeutic approaches aimed at addressing issues related to early life experiences or trauma. These therapies aim to improve emotional connections and relationships, typically between caregivers and children or adults and...

Therapy for Single Moms and Dads

I provide therapy for single moms and dads aimed at helping parents feel stronger, more supported, and more confident. My integrative approach is positive and solution-focused. Our work together will help you see the benefits of single parenting and how to overcome...

Women with ADHD

Women with ADHD often present differently than men, which can lead to underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis. ADHD symptoms in women tend to be more subdued and masked, making them easy to miss. Signs of ADHD in women are also harder to perceive since many with the diagnosis...

Myths About Depression

Myths About Depression

In this post, I go over some of the common myths about depression, as well as facts about depression that are important to know. Then, I go into more detail about two of the more prominent depression myths, that antidepressants are a quick fix and the "chemical...

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Dr. Alan Jacobson Founder and Director
Dr. Alan S. Jacobson, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist and certified health service Psychologist and Founder and Director of the Foresight Psychological Institute. 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.
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