Category: Therapy Process
I’m a Therapist, and Here’s What I Thought About Lori Gottlieb’s ‘Maybe You Should Talk to Someone’
Yikes, Lori. YIKES. Do you want a therapist who’ll make fun of you and your problems? Or do you want a therapist who’s already done ...
What is Transference and Countertransference?
Transference and countertransference; what are they and how are they used in therapy? In this FSBA (Florida Society for Bioenergetic Analysis) educational workshop video, Leah ...
Thinking vs Feeling
Thinking vs feeling. What is the difference? I used to say that they were as different as apples and oranges. But I was wrong. Thinking ...
Why Is Your Cancellation Policy So Ridiculously Strict?
I haven’t done a blog on my ridiculously strict cancellation policy in a while. My Strict Cancellation Policy I do have a blog about it ...
Problems of the Mind
It’s Not One Thing In problems of the mind, the first thing you need to understand is that nothing is singly determined. I’m sorry to ...
What is the Average Number of Therapy Sessions?
So, you want to know, “What is the average number of therapy sessions? How long will it take me to reach my goals?” Good questions. ...
Can Your Therapist be Mad at You?
I could end this blog in one sentence by simply saying, yes. Your therapist can be mad at you. Since that wouldn’t help you gain ...
Can I be Friends with my Therapist?
It’s not unreasonable to wonder, “Can I be friends with my therapist?” And really, it’s not even a bad idea in a lot of ways. ...
Tell Me About Your Mother (Just Kidding)
Today I want to answer the question, “If I come to you for therapy, will you make me tell you about my mother?” No… not ...
Rationalizing Away Your Emotions – It’s No Big Deal, Right?
Every day, you feel all kinds of emotions, and to get along, you don’t express them. You “let it go”. If someone annoys you, you ...
