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Thoughts to consider when selecting an out-of-network therapist, and why out-of-network could be advantageous over in-network providers....

Do you have compassion for a loved one and want them to get help? Are you concerned about a friend's unusual behavior and think they...

When couples face intimate relationship problems, there tend to be four approaches with how they may choose to move forward. Here they...

Coping with depression is a tricky business. People experience different combinations of the symptoms of depression, and there are also...

I think what makes me a good therapist is that I have a strong honesty policy in my own personal code of ethics. I have, though, gotten...

Working at the California Institution for Women in Corona - the women's state prison in Southern California - was one of the most...

When I had visions of starting my private practice, I had a few things in mind when it came to my physical office space. I wanted it to...

Let's imagine you're running around in a field after a picnic and then you step on something sharp and it cuts your foot. What do you do?...

The psychologist making this presentation poses a solid argument on why anyone and everyone should try therapy. You do not need to be...

I want to share a link to an article that I found helpful in giving me new perspectives on my disconnect with elder family members...

This artist paints a realistic snapshot of a moment in depression. Based on my own analysis, depressive symptoms evident in this art...

Sometimes folks come into treatment with a slew of topics they want to explore and they do not know where to begin. I am remembering a...

I am on some private online groups for mental health clinicians, and I’ve noticed there are several and consistent negative comments...

Short answer: Yes. My first experience with Teletherapy (or "Telehealth") was when I was interning at USC's Telehealth Online Clinic my...

Have you ever been told by someone to "Just relax!" when dealing with something stressful or aggravating? It's quite common, and my...

I like to give folks the analogy of a leaky roof when talking about when a person should start therapy. Imagine you have a home with a...