The Benefits of Long-Term Therapy

There does not seem to be an agreed upon definition of long-term psychotherapy. I have been a psychotherapist in private practice for almost thirty-five years. I work with children, teens, and adults. I believe that treatment lasting a year or longer should be considered long-term psychotherapy. Who benefits from long-term therapy? Those who have experienced...

Acceptance: Deciding to Put Traumatizing Memories to Rest

Acceptance is a loaded term in American society.  Many suffer from what I call the closing credits syndrome. This happens when people think that any problem they experience should cease like the ending of the movie they are watching.  They believe their problems should vanish as the rolling of the credits begins. We are taught...