Desire discrepancy remains one of the most common and complex issues that sex and couples therapists treat. New research ...

We know words matter and that language can be sexist, racist, bigoted, or just plain mean. Does your language say something ...

"Mom Brain" has a negative connotation, but recent research suggests that pregnant women and new mothers actually have more ...

Despite popular belief, patients resist change not only because they fear it, but also because they wish to remain authentic.

Optimism and reframing are essential tools in the childhood resiliency toolbox. Helping children practice using these tools ...

The replication crisis, publication bias, and careerism undermine scientific rigor and ethical responsibility in counseling ...

Cherished possessions are cherished because of the stories they hold: stories of the origins of the object, how the object ...

Whether it’s the mental load or the financial burden, when labor is perceived as unappreciated and perceived as unfair, ...

Burnout and depression are often confused and difficult to tease apart. Relative to depression, burnout tends to be more ...

We may think calling a dog aggressive, vicious, alpha, stubborn, or abnormal helps us understand what they're feeling, but ...

Dan Bates is a clinical mental health counselor, licensed in the state of Washington and certified nationally.

Discover how the normal curve reveals patterns in everything from everyday decisions to psychological phenomena.