The Field

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

A therapist doing a phone session with a client loses track of time in a park with a strict closing time—and tries not to panic. 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

How long does it really take to change our minds with the help of a therapist—and our brains and bodies, too? Read more

For Black therapists, can generating passive income and building generational wealth prevent them from burning out in our field? Read more

Four prominent therapists tell us about their favorite movies—and what makes them both memorable and healing. Read more

What is deepfake therapy, how can impact therapist's work, and why are clinicians so torn about whether or not it can help clients? Read more

Over the past few years, I found myself burning out on the whole problem of burnout. Then I came across The Nap Ministry. Read more

If empathy without action leads to despair, finding ways to metabolize the 24/7 news cycle is crucial to remaining well. Read more

As therapists, we work hard to stay one step ahead of bad outcomes in session. But what if our real work is about embracing uncertainty alongside our clients? Read more

Dr. Ramani Durvasula and Kory Andreas discuss why autism and narcissism are often misconstrued in intimate relationships. Read more

We put a handful of legendary therapist quotes alongside sayings from world-famous philosophers, comedians, movie stars, and others to test your therapist's... Read more

A memorable, engaging film can be healing as well as entertaining. Here are movies four therapeutic movies prominent clinicians recommend. Read more

Esther Perel and her close colleagues explore the interesting parallels between intimate relationships and political divides. Read more

At 80 years old, Jon Kabat-Zinn—the creator of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction—reminds us that mindfulness is more than a convenient therapeutic tool. Read more

Ken Hardy has been presenting workshops on racial reactivity for over 30 years. What's different now? Read more

We're all familiar with the pursuer-distancer dynamic, but are therapists missing the mark when it comes to helping withdrawers connect? Couples therapist... Read more

This issue is an invitation to experience some of the most meaningful moments that happened at Psychotherapy Networker’s annual Symposium in 2025, with some... Read more

Dan Siegel sings in public for the first time to convey what lies at the heart of interpersonal neurobiology. Read more

Experience some of the most meaningful moments that happened at Psychotherapy Networker’s annual Symposium in 2025, with some of the premiere thought leaders... Read more

A seasoned therapist reflects on the unexpected lessons she's learned from her therapists at key moments in her life and career. Read more

Bessel van der Kolk explores the impact of new policies on social wellness and the future of research in America. Read more