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Sex therapist Tammy Nelson and trauma specialist Frank Anderson take different paths to empower a client struggling with intimacy. Read more

Across all our therapeutic modalities, there are elements that most effectively create change. What do these elements have in common, and how can you integrate... Read more

In our quest for healing and connection in a chaotic world, a wacky meme can be a powerful tool. Read more

Of all the David-and-Goliath matchups in psychotherapy, few have had as many twists and turns as the one unfolding between energy psychology and the APA’s... Read more

A fantastical journey leads an overwhelmed clinician to unexpected interactions with some of our field's leading luminaries, including Ramani Durvasula, Terry... Read more

Check out the November/December issue of the digital magazine on the browser of your favorite device—and dive in from cover to cover! Read more

This year has felt different. There's been a lot of dysregulation in the air, and therapists are feeling it alongside their clients. Why are we feeling so... Read more

Discover the most popular stories and clinical insights voted on by readers and published in Psychotherapy Networker in 2025. Read more

When it comes to adoption, families need preparation that's trauma-informed and racially literate. Read more

In therapy, healing is a living process that happens in real time through the courage to stay present and the therapeutic alliance. Read more

Decades later, a psychotherapist returns to summer camp, this time as an employee, and discovers the true meaning of growth and community. Read more

A trauma expert shares a personal story about her own struggle with disordered eating. Read more

Genetic testing has led to shocking "DNA discoveries"—secrets unburied, followed by pain, grief, and trauma. Here's how therapists can help. Read more

It was Hank’s 50th birthday. The big one. His wife Sophia said nothing that morning. As the day progressed, Hank grew more resentful. No presents, no card... Read more

Jewish therapists and clients are experiencing traumatic invalidation of their experiences of antisemitism. Read more

Silence has become a rare commodity in today’s world, and we're constantly reaching for something to fill the space. Resisting this isn’t simply a matter... Read more

Are some things really best left unsaid? Years after a near-death experience, a father contemplates telling his daughter what kept him alive. Read more

When we’re tormented by resentment toward someone we believe has wronged us, forgiveness can be a form of self-care. Read more

Stories like "Wicked" can help us create safe rehearsal spaces for emotional exploration, where fictional attachments allow us to experience intense emotion... Read more

To shift friendship to its rightful place of importance in our lives, the conventional friendship script needs a dramatic rewrite. Read more

What could a therapist possibly learn from nearly being trapped overnight in a strange place? Read more

Discover a new way to experience Psychotherapy Networker—now as an exclusive audio playlist. Listen to this issue as we explore how burnout has grown from an... Read more

Discover surprising antidotes to therapist burnout and fresh perspectives on healing in the midst of grind culture. Read more

In his late 80’s, as Irv Yalom’s memory began to flag, he offered one-time consultations to new clients—and still made an impact. Read more

Modern-day grind culture, with its roots in the profit-over-people mindset of chattel slavery, has normalized burnout as an inevitable part of life. How can... Read more

Asking a client about sex doesn’t need to feel intimidating or awkward—but it is important for all therapists to do. Read more

When it comes to processing work-related trauma, therapists are often isolated, shamed, and hamstrung by the guidelines meant to protect clients. Read more

On the surface, autistic burnout may present like depression in neurotypical clients, but treatment is considerably different. Read more

In the midst of a busy clinical practice, it’s hard to imagine taking a vacation, much less a long sabbatical. But with the right plan and support, not only... Read more

Mental health professionals receive little support for their own personal healing and development. What will it take to revolutionize training programs in a... Read more