Articles

This space features essays that explore the many dimensions of therapy from the perspectives of our therapists, delving into both the practice and philosophy of therapy.

Control: when it helps, when it harms, and how ACT can change your relationship with it

Control: when it helps, when it harms, and how ACT can change your relationship with it

The theme of control comes up in therapy all the time: a lack of it,…
Holly ZiffHolly ZiffMarch 18, 2026
The Illusion of Control: What We Lose When We Grip Too Tightly

The Illusion of Control: What We Lose When We Grip Too Tightly

A Necessary Distinction Not all control is created equal. In psychological research, a sense of…
Dr. Irem GunayDr. Irem GunayMarch 18, 2026
Control, Neurodivergence, and Practical Support in Psychotherapy

Control, Neurodivergence, and Practical Support in Psychotherapy

Control surfaces again and again in therapeutic work, but with neurodivergent clients it needs a…
Veronica PathmanabhanVeronica PathmanabhanMarch 18, 2026
Embracing Technology: A Parallel to Psychotherapy and Change

Embracing Technology: A Parallel to Psychotherapy and Change

As therapists, we spend much of our work supporting clients through transitions, challenges, and the…
Veronica PathmanabhanVeronica PathmanabhanJanuary 12, 2026
Can the Internet Help Combat Loneliness?

Can the Internet Help Combat Loneliness?

In my practice, I often meet people struggling with loneliness. This loneliness can show up…
Maria JewellMaria JewellJanuary 11, 2026
Can AI replace a Therapist?

Can AI replace a Therapist?

Yes. At a first glance. An unpopular opinion and a thought that may horrify many…
Nino SopromadzeNino SopromadzeJanuary 9, 2026
How can we create healthier relationships with social media using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?

How can we create healthier relationships with social media using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?

Often clients come to me saying things like: "I was up late last night doom…
Holly ZiffHolly ZiffJanuary 9, 2026
If AI Knows Everything, What Is Left for Us? Wisdom, Intuition, and the Therapeutic Relationship

If AI Knows Everything, What Is Left for Us? Wisdom, Intuition, and the Therapeutic Relationship

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into daily life has sparked intense debate about…
Dr. Irem GunayDr. Irem GunayJanuary 9, 2026