by Jeff Clark, MD | Nov 16, 2020 | Psychotherapy, Relationships
What makes someone a great therapist for you? Most importantly, you need to have a great connection. The best therapist in the world won’t mesh with everyone, and it can take several trials to finally get this right. Good therapists want you to ask for a trial session...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Oct 5, 2020 | Models, Relationships
Last week, I wrote about the cardinal rule of mental health: that your only real option to improve any situation is to change your behavior. It’s a simple principle that bears repeating. But there are some relevant counterarguments that are worth addressing. Another...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Sep 28, 2020 | Ambivalence, Models, Relationships
How many psychiatrists does it take to change a lightbulb? It’s a dumb joke, and I’ll let you suffer through it. But first, let’s talk about relationships. Every relationship is more than just two people. There is an unspoken middle ground called the relationship...