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Letters From Your Therapist

A window into the process of therapy, from beginning to end

Therapy
The True Cost of Therapy

Marina Harris Ph.D. on September 19, 2023

Your session fees not only cover the time you are working with your therapist, but a number of services that occur between sessions.

Your session fees not only cover the time you are working with your therapist, but a number of services that occur between sessions.

Sport and Competition
Overcome Mistakes Like an Elite Athlete

Marina Harris Ph.D. on August 3, 2023

You don't have to be an elite athlete to know how to bounce back from mistakes. Using a five-step framework you can acknowledge, mentally "fix," and forge forward after mistakes.

You don't have to be an elite athlete to know how to bounce back from mistakes. Using a five-step framework you can acknowledge, mentally "fix," and forge forward after mistakes.

Anxiety
The Ultimate Relaxation Strategy for Anxious Brains

Marina Harris Ph.D. on June 8, 2023

Anxious thoughts are pesky, and the more you try to fight them, the more you sink. Instead, try the "leaves on a stream" cognitive defusion exercise.

Anxious thoughts are pesky, and the more you try to fight them, the more you sink. Instead, try the "leaves on a stream" cognitive defusion exercise.

Therapy
5 Ways to Conquer Therapy Bravely

Marina Harris Ph.D. on May 3, 2023

Mental health awareness campaigns tell people to reach out for help, but how can you continue to show up bravely in therapy after that first outreach?

Mental health awareness campaigns tell people to reach out for help, but how can you continue to show up bravely in therapy after that first outreach?

Cognition
The Pink Elephant Problem

Marina Harris Ph.D. on March 21, 2023

If you try not to think about something, you just think about it harder. Instead, disarm the thoughts using these three techniques.

If you try not to think about something, you just think about it harder. Instead, disarm the thoughts using these three techniques.

Therapy
5 Mistakes I Made in Therapy

Marina Harris Ph.D. on January 15, 2023

There is no "right" or perfect way to do therapy. But if you're feeling stuck or stagnant in your goals, you could be making one of these common mistakes.

There is no "right" or perfect way to do therapy. But if you're feeling stuck or stagnant in your goals, you could be making one of these common mistakes.

Attention
3 Things to Do Differently in 2023

Marina Harris Ph.D. on December 31, 2022

Want that new job? To feel better in your skin? To have more fulfilling relationships? Here are three things to do differently in the new year.

Want that new job? To feel better in your skin? To have more fulfilling relationships? Here are three things to do differently in the new year.

Therapy
4 Ways Bravery Leads to Better Therapy

Marina Harris Ph.D. on September 9, 2021

There are certain qualities of brave therapy clients. These traits can be learned and assist in a productive therapy journey.

There are certain qualities of brave therapy clients. These traits can be learned and assist in a productive therapy journey.

Relationships
8 Outdated Ideas That Ruin Relationships

Marina Harris Ph.D. on September 6, 2021

Holding on to certain interpersonal myths can hold you back from the relationships you want. Here are 8 top relationship myths and how to fight back against them.

Holding on to certain interpersonal myths can hold you back from the relationships you want. Here are 8 top relationship myths and how to fight back against them.

Creativity
How to Effortlessly Get Your Way

Marina Harris Ph.D. on August 24, 2021

Tired of not getting what you want? Getting your needs met is an essential life skill that you can learn with a few easy steps.

Tired of not getting what you want? Getting your needs met is an essential life skill that you can learn with a few easy steps.

Diet
Frustrated With Dieting?

Marina Harris Ph.D. on August 19, 2021

Are you wondering why your diet isn't working? Here is the science behind your frustration and what to do about it.

Are you wondering why your diet isn't working? Here is the science behind your frustration and what to do about it.