In The Therapy Room

In the midst of the psychedelic treatment revolution, have we forgotten about Stan Grof’s alternative to facilitating non-ordinary states of consciousness? Read more

Partners who associate love and intimacy with the painful family dynamics of their formative years can get stuck in a familiar bond that’s hard to shake... Read more

The combination of therapeutic guides, ketamine, and community can open the door to deep, long-lasting relational change. Read more

Watch this clip of Dr. Ramani explaining the signs of narcissistic abuse in a relationship and what it looks like in your therapy office. Read more

Watch this clip of Dr. Ramani explaining how to help your clients who are survivors of narcissistic and build trust. Read more

Watch this clip of Dr. Ramani explaining what betrayal blindness looks like in relationships impacted by narcissistic abuse. Read more

Sometimes, transformational growth happens when we least expect it. Read more

As the world embraces the theory of how trauma is captured in the body, clinicians are introducing clients to holistic healing techniques like sound baths and... Read more

How far is friendship from the special type of closeness we call the therapeutic relationship? Read more

The person burdened with the decision of whether or not to end a marriage may not be the one who’s already left the marriage—emotionally or sexually. Read more

A therapist shows how allowing her clients to physically move their bodies in therapy helps them process their emotions. Read more

What are the cultural messages feeding younger generations’ ambivalence and anxiety about their professional lives? Read more

A clinical rupture becomes an opportunity to help a couple move beyond the pursue-withdraw cycle. Read more

Tapping, a simple tool for self-regulation, can be surprisingly fun and easy to teach clients. Read more

The move beyond “Where do you work?” “How much do you work?” and “How’s it going?” is long overdue in couples therapy. Read more

A new approach embraces the somatic wisdom and indigenous knowledge of BIPOC clients. Read more

Are therapists equipped to support clients who want to reconnect with their spiritual faith? Read more

Does codependency pathologize our natural willingness to help those we love? Read more

A therapist and client face unexpected dangers that reveal new facets of their humanity and vulnerability. Read more

Clinical experience is invaluable, but there are many unsung advantages to seeing therapists who are just starting out. Read more

Integrating a somatic focus into couples therapy can help partners address their deeply entrenched stuck points. Read more

Intimate partner violence isn’t as obvious to therapists as cultural stereotypes suggest—and even when it’s revealed, the path forward isn’t always... Read more

You don't have to be a sex therapist to help your clients with diminished sexual desire. Read more

Author and clinician Craig Malkin, PhD, sits down with Psychotherapy Networker’s editor in chief Livia Kent to talk about how to spot covert narcissism and... Read more

A seasoned therapist discovers that the willingness to be a beginner again can sometimes have more value for clients than polished expertise. Read more

If clinicians continue to assert that "trauma is trauma," the uniqueness treating racial trauma will remain on the margins of what we extol as best practice. Read more

Here are some "hacks" to help your clients be more mindful in their relationships—using the Gottman Method. Read more

Networker discusses racially-sensitive, trauma-informed interventions and strategies with Dr. Kenneth V. Hardy. Read more

People in relationships with narcissists are rarely going to catalyze meaningful change in their partners. How can therapists support them, whether they leave... Read more

For therapists who shy away from confrontation, harnessing their reactions to an antagonistic client in clinically useful ways may require learning new skills... Read more