Zachary Alti LCSW

About

Zachary Alti, LCSW, MAT, C-SSW, is a couples psychotherapist with a front-loaded, direct approach that gets couples goals accomplished so they can "graduate" from treatment. He has taught as a professor at Fordham and Rutgers Universities and served as founding Editor-in-Chief of the 21st Century Social Justice journal. Most recently, Zachary was featured as an expert contributor to the New York Times best-selling book The Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate.

Recent Posts

How to Avoid Summertime Infidelity

How can we navigate the boundaries of healthy romantic relationships as the thermometer ticks upward?

COVID and the Great Baseline Lowering

How can we live our best lives if quarantine is back for a bit? What lessons do quarantine, illness, and forced baseline lowering have for us?

Don't Worry, Depression Has Got Your Back

Depression is simply a signal telling us that we need rest. What causes it, however, can be a little more complex.

Is My Partner Bored by Me?

Why some partners seem uninterested in their significant other's stories.

COVID and the Spirit of the Holidays

The holidays are a time of celebration with friends and family. Here are some tips to make this holiday season a time of coziness and connection amid the unusual challenges of 2020

How to Get the Most Out of Therapy

Make sure you're maximizing your time, money, and emotional labor in therapy with these tips.

Read This If You May Be Working Out Too Much

A problematic relationship to exercise can creep up on you. Here are some things to consider.

Marijuana: The Risks and Benefits

Marijuana is neither a harmless herb nor a demon weed. This post will explore some of the benefits and risks associated with marijuana use.

Productivity and Caffeine

Need that cup of coffee to get things done? What if it's costing you future productivity?

Outsource Your Stress to a Therapist During COVID

COVID represents a challenging time. Outsource your stress to a professional therapist.