May 23, 2023
By Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP When your clients are fixated on their former lover after a breakup, helping them explore themselves instead of staying focused on their ex is… READ MORE
May 9, 2023
By Leah Aguirre, LCSW Many first-time clients come to therapy seeking “quick fixes,” and expect the therapist to do the work and “solve” the problem. These clients will specifically ask… READ MORE
April 25, 2023
By Chad LeJeune, PhD As therapists, most of us have been there at one time or another. You’re in the middle of a session with a client and are struck… READ MORE
April 11, 2023
By Ashley Vigil-Otero, PsyD Although there are many helpful interventions to improve parental effectiveness, sometimes they don’t always generalize outside of therapy. One problem is that even when clients understand parent… READ MORE
March 14, 2023
By Amy C. Balentine, PhD Children and teens are not always ready to tackle topics with big emotions. This may show up in therapy sessions in the form of distractions,… READ MORE
February 28, 2023
By Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT When a client experiences uncertainty, doubt, confusion, or anxiety, they may engage in a repetitive behavior commonly referred to as reassurance-seeking. This is a common compulsion… READ MORE
February 14, 2023
By Stephanie M. Kriesberg, PsyD Many clients berate themselves in their minds, dwelling on perceived failures from long ago. This mental punishment prevents them from making positive changes in the present…. READ MORE
January 31, 2023
By David A. Clark, PhD Often, individuals express great reluctance with therapy. Two beliefs, in particular, are often found in those who are antagonistic to psychotherapy. Unless addressed early in… READ MORE
January 17, 2023
By Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD Adult children of emotionally immature parents (ACEIPs) have learned to accommodate authority figures by suppressing their own emotional truth. Empathically sensitive, they use amiability to… READ MORE
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