After 13 years of marriage, Bethany Meola acknowledges she and her husband can get mired in the midlife chaos that comes with navigating careers and raising three children. That’s why the six-second kiss felt so good. A daily intimacy exercise pioneered by couples therapists and clinical psychologists John and Julie Gottman, the six-second kiss is … Read more
Ruth Westheimer, the superstar sex therapist known to millions as “Dr. Ruth”, has died aged 96. Westheimer died Friday at her home in Manhattan, her publicist Pierre Lehu confirmed. No cause of death was announced. The sex therapist, who was born in Germany in 1928, survived the Holocaust before relocating to the United States. She … Read more
Do you ever feel like you’ve been put on pause? A therapist’s explanation of stress resonated with TikTok users after a patient shared their wise words in a recent post on the app. “My therapist told me,” the user wrote in a recent text-based video with 2.7 million views. “The reason you are in bed … Read more
As if the depressing theory that bubbled to the surface years ago that Nemo was just a hallucination wasn’t bad enough, now this! As it turns out, the Barracuda wasn’t responsible for Marlin losing all his kids (bar Nemo). It was Coral, aka Nemo’s mom, all along. For those scratching their heads, here’s a quick refresher about the opening … Read more
Beauty and sex appeal are more than skin deep. Relationship and psychosexual psychotherapist Clare Faulkner revealed the six ways you can ooze sexiness — and it’s about more than just appearance. Relationship and psychosexual psychotherapist Clare Faulkner revealed the six ways you can ooze sexiness — it’s about more than just appearance. Getty Images/iStockphoto Confidence … Read more
Let’s talk about sex, baby — and why you’re bad at it. Sex and relationship psychotherapist Miranda Christophers, founder of The Therapy Yard UK-based counseling service, is sharing the six signs you suck in the sack — from a shortage of swagger to a run-of-the-mill routine. “People can’t be ‘good’ in bed — relaxed, engaged, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Three years ago, our 40-year-old daughter, “Tanya,” suddenly accused me of abusing her during her childhood. She also accused my husband, her dad, of enabling this abuse. Abby, the abuse never happened! Could some therapist have planted these ideas in her head? Tanya has problems with alcohol (which she blames on me) and … Read more
Go jump in the lake. A bracing swim in the great outdoors could be just the thing to help you cope with your anxiety, says one expert with a pondload of first-hand experience. Therapist Jenny Favell, 42, discovered the healing power of water back in 2020, during a time in her life where she felt … Read more
Popular research — now debunked, it seems — has dictated that the average person needs no more than $75,000 a year (slightly adjusted, for recent inflation reasons, of course) to be happy. Having more than that, we’ve been told many times, isn’t necessarily a good thing. Except that some experts say isn’t necessarily true. In search of … Read more
TikTok viewers aren’t staying silent about this. A therapist has sparked debate on social media after saying there are five signs someone is emotionally immature — and employing “the silent treatment” is one of them. Licensed therapist Jeffrey Meltzer, who hails from Sarasota, Florida, shared his list in a TikTok video posted late last month, … Read more
With an eye toward starting off 2024 with the healthiest possible mindset, a psychotherapist is sharing the mental health trends that she expects will be prevalent in the New Year. Nicholette Leanza, a psychotherapist at LifeStance Health in Ohio, has experience working with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of treatment settings. She also hosts the “Convos … Read more
Does going home for the holidays stress you out? Bingo! One very creative therapist has gone viral sharing the stress-relieving game she invented to help her patients navigate another Christmas with their frustrating families. “Okay, so I have a tip on how to survive the holiday season,” psychotherapist Kristina Virro said in a video which … Read more
It seems as though everyone has back pains these days, whether it’s from sitting at a desk all day, heavy lifting or just an awkward movement. According to research from Cross River Therapy, 540 million people globally suffer from back pain at any given time, and eight out of 10 Americans experience back problems at … Read more
The physical therapist will not see you now. Outpatient physical therapist (PT) practices are experiencing severe staff shortages, with the highest vacancy rates at 17%, according to a recent report by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a nonprofit group based in Virginia. The report is based on survey responses from 133 outpatient physical therapy practices across … Read more
ESC + R = Escape the red flag. Emily Cooper, a licensed clinical social worker based in Utah and Washington, has revealed that dating video gamers isn’t always a red flag, despite inherent negative perceptions about them. In a one-minute and 28-second clip, posted on her TikTok account @therapybyemily, Cooper explained why dating someone who enjoys … Read more
Even the best of friends have their differences, but politics, flakiness and miscommunication are common points of contention among even the chummiest of pals, according to a few UK-based experts. Donna Morgan, a counselor, told Metro that a lack of reciprocity — or a lopsided friendship — can cause “resentment.” “A friendship where one person constantly … Read more
It’s just not worth it. Dr. Annie Zimmerman, a therapist who runs @your_pocket_therapist on TikTok, unveiled five signs to confirm you’re arguing with a narcissist. “Having a healthy argument or healthy conflict with a narcissist is nearly impossible,” the therapist said. “You can’t logically reason with a narcissist because they tend to engage in one of these … Read more
It takes two to tango — and the same goes for your romantic relationship. Jeff Guenther, a licensed therapist who goes by @therapyjeff on TikTok, shared a video detailing surefire signs a relationship will end. The counselor boasts over 2.8 million followers on the platform and frequently posts relationship advice. “As a therapist, I can … Read more
This therapist is supposed to be giving tips — not asking for them. An enraged man has taken to Reddit to reveal he fired his long-time shrink after she asked for a cash gratuity. The anonymous man shared the story on the Subreddit thread “AITA : Am I The A–hole?” saying the female therapist only … Read more
Sex therapist Olivia Bentley takes a hands-on approach with her clients — by sleeping with them. “I’ve saved marriages,” the Boise, Idaho, native told Kennedy News, calling her work “life-changing.” “I get physically involved with the majority of the people I see, I think that’s part of the appeal.” The “veteran” sex worker, who has … Read more