Research shows that as many as 80% of psychotherapy patients are successfully helped, but some researchers see that statistic as inflated, and at best, as a crude indicator of success that fails to differentiate how much one was helped, or in what ways. That percentage also leaves an appreciable number of individuals whose difficulties remain… Read more »

Why can’t we simply decide to change and then make it so? Declare it and then, do it? Often, we cannot even get ourselves to bed on time or end our overdone late-night snacking. If we cannot manage even these simple behaviors, how can we possibly change complex responses that seem so deeply rooted within… Read more »

We are witnessing the emergence of a new demographic, “the young old.” Compared with preceding generations, many people well past the ages of 60-65 are living longer, more active, healthier, and happier lives. The numbers are increasing as the baby boomers, born during 1946 to 1964, approach and enter their senior years. Both the lifespan… Read more »

While I was revising this website, it occurred to me that there would be value in posting short essays based on what I’ve learned over the years. Having spent decades as a clinical psychologist, I have studied widely, seen many patients, and developed many ideas and opinions. I enjoy writing and have published some of… Read more »