I’ve always maintained that it was transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP) with my former psychiatrist, Dr. Lev, which saved my life and gave me a life worth living. I’ve recently been looking at ...

Therapy is an effective treatment for emotional and mental health issues. There are various steps someone can take to help prepare for therapy. These include setting goals, having realistic ...

Is transference harmful for Alzheimer’s patients? According to PsycologyToday.com, the concept of transference emerged from Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic practice in the 1890s. Freud believed that ...

If you’re thinking about going to therapy for the first time, you might feel a mix of emotions: excitement to get a professional’s take on issues that are bothering you, anxiety and awkwardness about ...

Just before the holidays in 2025, Julie Hart felt stuck. A nagging problem she had struggled with for years left her ruminating all day and questioning nearly everything she had ever said, done or ...

At the start of every appointment, my therapist asks, “What’s on your agenda?” I’ve been seeing the same therapist for about eight years, so there’s been plenty of time to develop a routine. I treat ...