Turning Anxiety Into A Positive, By Daniel DaSilva, Ph.D.

Is anxiety always a negative emotion that requires treatment? Often, we think of the more maladaptive forms of anxiety—the kind that leads many to seek therapy and medication. We frequently associate that type of anxiety with excessive worry and (sometimes paralyzing) fear. It keeps us from doing what we need to do and sometimes results […]

What to Expect during Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, By Francine Rosenberg, Psy.D.

It’s not uncommon for me to receive a call from someone who has decided to talk to a psychologist that practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). They usually confess that they don’t know what CBT is or that there are different approaches to doing therapy. If this comes as a surprise, you are not alone. Many […]