Perfectionism · Anxiety & Burnout High standards aren't the problem. It's the specific flavor of perfectionism, the fear of ever falling short of them, that quietly drives anxiety and burns people out. 9 min read · Anxiety & Performance-Related...
Symptom Relief Articles
Specific symptoms that can be addressed through therapy, and the results you can expect. Diagnoses are not as important as addressing the underlying symptoms.
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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 needs faster than your own, you're not alone — and there's a well-researched path back to yourself. 🖋️ Dr. Alan Jacobson, Psy.D., MBA ⏱️ 8 min read 🔬 Clinically reviewed...
Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria: Why Criticism Feels Unbearable (And What Helps)
Imposter Syndrome: Why High Achievers Feel Like Frauds
Codependency Therapy: Overcome and Heal from Codependency
I help people break free from patterns of impaired relationships and rediscover who they are, apart from what they do for others. Codependency often hides behind love, loyalty, and responsibility. You might be the one who always fixes, supports, or sacrifices—yet feel...
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...