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There’s a concept in psychoanalysis called the transitional object. Think teddy bear, blankie, beloved plush dinosaur with one eye missing. It’s not you, and it’s not not-you. It’s something in between. It's a bridge from the warm oneness of early attachment to the cool independence of the outside world. And lately, I’ve been wondering:Can AI be that thing?

Therapy can help individuals with NPD develop more adaptive ways of thinking, relating to others, and coping with life stressors. Learn more

Advances in medical science and technology have led to an increase in life expectancy, and projections indicate that more and more people wi

How do we decide what to work on? People can seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some may want to change something about their internal state – to feel less anxious or depressed or feel more satisfaction or pleasure. Others may seek therapy to change an aspect of functioning-more intimacy in relationships, or a greater capacity to organize themselves in some particular area of their life such as work or school. There are also times when they may be considering or experienc

When considering whether or not therapy may be beneficial, individuals often fall into one of two categories. The first category consists of

Having recently attended a wedding and experiencing an opportunity to witness and speak to a newly wedded couple as well as all the couples in attendance I had an opportunity to reflect on what makes lasting romantic pairings. As a provider of couples therapy as well as individual therapy that is often focused on relational issues, this is a particular area of interest. While traveling, I also spent some air travel time reading articles and reflecting about the topic of emoti

Addiction is a chronic and relapsing psychiatric disorder affecting a large number of people worldwide. Ample evidence from basic and clinical neuroscience has demonstrated that addiction is a brain disease marked by compulsive substance use despite a host of negative consequences. Neuroscience has discovered several neural circuits underlying the behavioral expression of tolerance, craving, and withdrawal, which are critical constructs to understanding vulnerability to relap

A brief summary of how personality testing can lead to a better understanding of ADHD

ADHD affects approximately 4% of adults and can have a negative impact on multiple areas of an individual’s life. This includes health factors, academic and economic achievement, and interpersonal and psychological functioning. The present Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), does require that ADHD symptoms must negatively impact multiple domains of an individual’s life in order to qualify for the diagnosis. However, these areas and the nature of these impacts is not sp

One of the most disturbing aspects of trauma is that it can be experienced as though the traumatic event is continually happening.