Sex and relationship expert Tammy Nelson, PhD, examines porn use and online acts of intimacy—and how to discuss them in ...

Maladaptive daydreaming is excessive fantasy that disrupts daily life. Learn the signs, causes, and evidence-based treatments to regain control.

Posttraumatic growth (PTG) refers to positive changes after trauma. Learn how therapy, mindfulness, and deliberate reflection can help foster it.

Motivational interviewing (MI) helps people change their behavior by guiding them through conversations about the mixed feelings they may have about making changes. 1 It centers on helping clients ...

In recent years, the term “sex-positive” has become increasingly common in discussions about health, relationships, and personal well-being. But what does sex positivity actually encompass? Far from ...

Have you ever felt a lingering sense of anger or bitterness toward someone who hurt you? Does that feeling keep coming back whenever you think about what happened? That’s resentment, and it affects ...

Have you ever met someone and immediately formed an opinion about them? Or worried about the impression you’re making on others? You may have had a reason to be cautious. First impressions are the ...

When anxiety strikes, your breathing may become shallow and rapid—a pattern called thoracic or chest breathing. 2 This breathing style can actually intensify feelings of stress and anxiety, creating a ...

Exposure: Gradually facing the situations, thoughts, or objects that cause fear or anxiety. Response prevention: Resisting the urge to perform any behaviors or rituals (compulsions) that usually ...

Layers of education, professional training, and social convention run through the therapist-client bond, but it’s still ultimately a human relationship. It’s impossible for either person to fully ...

Amanda E. White, LPC, is a licensed therapist and the creator of the popular Instagram account @therapyforwomen. She is the author of “Not Drinking Tonight: A Guide to Creating a Sober Life You Love” ...