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.

Why Nervous-System Regulation Often Comes Before Insight

The short version: Insight work asks you to think clearly about painful material, and that is hard...

Telehealth Across State Lines: What Changes and What Doesn’t

The short version: When therapy moves to telehealth across state lines, the legal and logistical...

What a Fitness-for-Duty Evaluation Actually Assesses

The short version: A fitness-for-duty evaluation does not ask whether someone is mentally healthy...

Therapy vs. Coaching: How I Decide Which Fits a New Client

The short version: I decide by asking what is driving the problem and what the person wants to do...

Court-Ordered Parent–Teen Therapy: Rebuilding the Relationship

When a family court orders or recommends that a parent attend therapy together with their...

Why “High-Functioning” Often Means “Undertreated”

The short answer: "High-functioning" describes how someone looks from the outside, not how they...

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...

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 online 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...

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...

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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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