Ask a Therapist

Ask a Therapist

Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin answers your questions about all things mental health and psychology.

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Ask a Therapist: How Do I Know What Type of Therapy Is Best for Me?

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Ask a Therapist: How Do I Stop Saying Hurtful Things I Don't Mean?

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Ask a Therapist: How Do I Make Friends as an Adult?

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Ask a Therapist: My Daughter Takes Advantage of My Generosity, What Can I Do?

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Ask a Therapist: My Son Is an Alcoholic, How Can I Help Him?

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Ask a Therapist: How Can I Deal With My Depression After the Pandemic?

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Ask a Therapist: How Can I Help My Kids Recover From the Pandemic?

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I’m a Therapist Who Wrote the #1 Book on Happiness, Yet I Still Go to Therapy

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Ask a Therapist: Why Do I Keep Dating People Who Have Major Issues?

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Ask a Therapist: How Do I Deal With Negative People in My Life?

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Ask a Therapist: How Can I Feel Less Nervous Socializing After Quarantine?

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Ask a Therapist: My Mom Won't Stop Talking to My Ex-Boyfriend

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Ask a Therapist: How Do I Set Boundaries With My Mother?

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Ask a Therapist: How Can I Trust My Wife Again After She Cheated?

A reader asks about how to manage debt and anxiety.

Ask a Therapist: I'm Drowning in Debt and Anxiety. What Should I Do?

You don't have to respond to every call or message.

Ask a Therapist: How Can I Help a Friend Who Won't Help Herself?

Self-esteem affects the way you see yourself.

Ask a Therapist: How Can I Improve My Self-Esteem?

Watching your sister move out might feel sad.

Ask a Therapist: Should I Feel Bad for Telling My Sister to Move Out?

Upsetting thoughts might follow you around.

Ask a Therapist: How Do I Deal With Bad Memories That Pop Into My Head?

Sleep trouble and high stress often go together.

Ask a Therapist: What Can I Do to Sleep Better and Feel Less Stressed?

It's OK to tell your spouse you want space.

Ask a Therapist: How Do I Tell My Husband I Need Space Without Hurting His Feelings?

Remote learning is tough for many kids.

Ask a Therapist: How Do I Help My Kids Cope With the Stress of the Pandemic?

Feeling restless is a common problem.

Ask a Therapist: How Can I Stop Feeling Restless and Unproductive?

Depression can be treated without medication.

Ask a Therapist: How Can I Overcome Depression Without Medication?

Be firm when family tries to guilt you into doing things.

Ask a Therapist: How Can I Deal With Pressure to See Family for the Holidays?