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...

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...

DBT for Teens

DBT for teens adapts the standard approach to address adolescents' unique emotional and behavioral challenges. DBT therapy for teens combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to help teens manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and...

CBT For Trauma

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT or CBT-TF) is an evidence-based treatment specifically designed for children and adolescents who have experienced traumatic events. CBT for trauma is also used for adults, though it’s more commonly focused on youth....

Therapy for Teens

Therapy for teens is a specialized form of treatment I offer to address the emotional, social, and developmental challenges faced during adolescence. This period is often marked by significant changes in identity, relationships, and emotional well-being, making...

Compassion Focused Therapy

Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is a form of psychotherapy that integrates principles from evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), focusing specifically on the role of empathy in emotional regulation and mental well-being....

Third-Wave Psychotherapy

Third-wave psychotherapy (aka third-wave CBT or third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapy) refers to a movement that focuses on a more holistic and context-driven approach to mental health. I offer most of the third-wave therapies in my practice, often braiding them...

Exposure Therapy for Anxiety

Exposure therapy for anxiety is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that is commonly used to treat disorders such as phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress (PTSD). The core principle behind this...

Humanistic Existential Therapy

Humanistic Existential Therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that combines principles from both humanistic psychology and existential philosophy. The core of this therapy focuses on helping individuals explore their personal experiences, choices, and sense of...

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...

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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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