In The Therapy Room
True tales and lessons from the therapist’s chairSexual Fantasies in Couples Therapy
The Art of Encouraging Erotic ImaginationIt takes practice and courage to attune to a couple’s sensitivities and insecurities regarding sexual fantasies, but the payoff can be worth the clinical... Read more
“She Looks Just Like You”
What Are We Not Seeing with Donor-Assisted IVF?Understanding the impact of “resemblance talk” and the challenge of “parental claiming” can help the parents of donor-conceived children feel... Read more
Taking Sides in Couples Therapy
The Importance of Ditching NeutralityWhen one partner is clearly in the wrong, being an impartial couples therapist can do more harm than good. Read more
Holotropic Breathwork
An Overlooked Path to Healing Experiences?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
The Dual Nature of Trauma Bonding
Beyond Abuser and VictimPartners 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
Supercharging Couples Work with Ketamine
A Doorway to Greater IntimacyThe combination of therapeutic guides, ketamine, and community can open the door to deep, long-lasting relational change. Read more
How to Know It's Narcissistic Abuse
Signs to Watch for in TherapyWatch 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
Building Rapport with Victims of Narcissistic Abuse
Don't Shame Your ClientsWatch this clip of Dr. Ramani explaining how to help your clients who are survivors of narcissistic and build trust. Read more
What is Betrayal Blindness?
Dr. Ramani on Survivors of Narcissistic AbuseWatch this clip of Dr. Ramani explaining what betrayal blindness looks like in relationships impacted by narcissistic abuse. Read more
The Enduring Power of Bioenergetic Therapy
From Trauma to JoySometimes, transformational growth happens when we least expect it. Read more