What life lesson(s) have you, as a therapist or psychologist, learned from your client(s)?
There are so many. I’m very frequently awed with the clients who’ve privileged me by allowing me to work with [...]
Why is my girlfriends so controlling?
One of the most important characteristics to have in a relationship is empathy. It’s what enables you to understand your [...]
I’m ugly. What’s the point of living if no one will ever find me attractive, love me, or stay with me?
Psychotherapy can help you explore some of the origins of this devaluation, which is often rooted in the family system. The complex interplay between societal influences and childhood caregivers can make untangling the roots of such beliefs complicated.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety it a very complicated feeling, experienced by all people, and spans a very broad spectrum in terms of type, [...]
Is it wrong for me to stop therapy for my depression if I know it’s not working for me?
Therapy is not going to work if you don’t want to change. Going to therapy for other people or reasons, [...]
What can you do if nothing helps to overcome depression?
Well, if nothing helps there’s nothing you can do. The thing is that the only way to know that is [...]
Do some depressed people still manage to attend school or do well, if not average, in their academics?
Yes, depression comes in all shapes and sizes. If you imagine a line with depressed on one side and happy [...]
What is the success rate of a psychological therapy session?
What defines “success”? What is the success rate of a dinner with your spouse? (Maybe good communication, loving feelings and [...]
What do psychotherapists do on a daily basis? If a person has personal issues, wouldn’t he/she just go straight to a psychiatrist?
Psychotherapists work with patients to help them better understand and manage their internal world, which includes all their thoughts and [...]