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In the wake of a chronic illness, a body image advocate challenges toxic narratives about what it means to have a healthy body. Read more

We all know that there’s no such thing as a “perfect” parent, but even so, many parents hold themselves to unreasonably high standards. Read more

Therapists have multiple options when it comes to saving for retirement. From 401(k)s to IRAs and more, here's how to figure out which plans are best for you. Read more

Psychotherapy Networker has won awards not only for its insightful articles, but for its beautiful design. Want to flip through the pages of the latest issue... Read more

It’s no secret: therapists make tricky clients—but there are specific ways we can help therapist-clients feel seen and cared for. Read more

Putting together this issue has changed me. And I hope it helps all therapists update their understanding of the wide spectrum of neurodivergence, and the... Read more

An unflinching look into a shadowy corner of the for-profit troubled teen industry: wilderness therapy. Read more

Are we doing enough as clinicians—and as a field—to ensure we’re using truly science-based treatments? Read more

A mother’s lonely quest to help her undiagnosed Autistic child leads her on a wild goose chase for solutions. Read more

Tried-and-true behavioral strategies have been failing spectacularly in households with Pathologically Demand Avoidant children. Helping PDA families feel safe... Read more

Therapists tend to assume all their clients can visualize safe places and past experiences. But some can’t! Read more

Vulnerable nervous systems that are in chronic distress require a unique approach to understanding and creating a felt sense of safety. Read more

The impact of a series of executive orders targeting trans and nonbinary people has been immediate and devastating. How can therapists help? Read more

For many Autistic people, the trauma they carry is a result of society treating them like broken neurotypicals. Neuro-affirming care begins with providing... Read more

Neuro-affirming intakes need to begin with doing no harm. Read more

The overlap between autism and eating disorders is poorly understood, even by many eating disorder specialists. Read more

What would you do if your active but chronically dysregulated four-year-old stopped speaking, eating, and moving, and everyone you turned to for... Read more

Couples therapy was designed for neurotypical people—yet we know that neurodivergence is everywhere. How can we better identify, help, and support... Read more

When it comes to teens who’ve found belonging and understanding in the autism community, our job is more about validating than diagnosing. Read more

How can we help our clients work through the inner torment of trying to occupy two cultural identities at once when they don’t fully feel they belong to... Read more

Given our culture's incessant messages about the joys of motherhood, it's critical for therapists to help new moms to speak openly and honestly about their... Read more

When therapists fail to recognize that the primary goal of addict parts is to protect clients, they may end up getting sidetracked—or worse, causing... Read more

A family confronts the reality that parents alone are ill-equipped to protect their children from online dangers. Read more

Discover two models of love and how distinguishing between them can help therapists support clients in designing a conscious relationship. Read more

Concurrent couples therapy has advantages over conjoint therapy that get overlooked by many therapists. Discover 7 ways concurrent couples therapy can improve... Read more

The Networker has won awards not only for its insightful articles, but for its beautiful design. Want to flip through the latest issue? Check out the fully... Read more

Using AI art therapeutically is still a novel idea in the field of art therapy. For clients wary of traditional forms of creative expression, it allows them to... Read more

How do you approach a first session with a client who's tried all kinds of different therapies and yet continues to struggle? Steven Hayes, the cofounder of... Read more

Discover the top therapist-recommended apps to improve your mental health and well-being, including an app that rates mental health apps! Read more

Here's a five-step process for working with survivors of parental abandonment that helps mitigate self-blame and build trust with the therapist. Read more