The polarized political climate is reflected in what drives some people to therapy. Microgen Images/Science Photo Library via Getty Images I began practicing psychotherapy during the Reagan ...

In life, we all encounter tough situations that test our adaptability. The way we respond to these challenges is known as ...

I have a confession to make. I am writing this blog as much for you as I am for me. These are challenging times. I find it especially hard to hear such difficult news on a daily basis — news that is ...

While we may have heard that it’s important to treat ourselves with kindness, sometimes this is easier said than done, especially when we’re under stress. When we’re facing challenging circumstances, ...

When life feels overwhelming, we all turn to coping strategies to help us get through the day. But not all coping mechanisms actually help. Some offer a quick fix but make things worse in the long run ...

Watching your parents grow old, weak and frail can be challenging. Prepare for the inevitable using these three coping strategies. As our parents age, we find ourselves on a challenging emotional ...

Loneliness alert: A third of adults in the United States have no close personal relationships (Cigna, 2021), and the rates of loneliness are on the increase, with 49 percent of U.S. adults reporting ...

A panic attack is a sudden wave of overwhelming fear and anxiety that is accompanied by physical symptoms. For some people it can produce the same sensations as a heart attack, including chest pain ...

Getting comfortable in the uncomfortable can be, well, uncomfortable, but it is also better for you and your anxiety. Anxiety can be a real pain, right? To cope, many of us tend to over-prepare just ...