Dealing with depression can feel like an insurmountable challenge, but the right tools and strategies can help pave the way toward recovery. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective and widely used approaches for overcoming depression. Grounded in evidence-based practices, CBT empowers individuals to manage their thoughts and behaviors, cultivating a healthier…
Do you feel anxious when you think about your self-image? Are you struggling with low-self esteem? Our self-image can thread its way through every interaction, shaping how we present ourselves to the world as well as the value we assign to our own worth. Yet, the spring season often presents a unique set of hurdles…
Perhaps his parents split up after five years, you’re inching closer to this anniversary, and he’s nervous about history repeating itself. Yvonne Thomas, PhD, a Los Angeles–based psychologist, says answering this question challenges both of you to self-disclose potentially difficult confessions. “Whether answering questions about tender, heart-wide-open topics or about more emotionally painful or upsetting…
