Self-Esteem and Sex Addiction: How Men Use Pornography and Womanizing to Feel Good about Themselves

I frequently write blog posts about the effects of our beliefs on our thoughts, feelings, and actions, exploring the links … More

Rejection and Failure: How We Learn and Can Unlearn to Be Afraid of Them

One of the major reasons why people come to see me for treatment is to help them overcome their fears … More

Why Self-Esteem is Toxic: The Case for a Better Way to Love Yourself

The Toxicity of Both Positive and Negative Thinking

A prominent theme in pop psychology is the notion of positive thinking and its purported health benefits. We’re told that … More

Fostering Self-Acceptance: The Only One Who Can Control How You Feel about You is You

The fear of rejection is prevalent among many men, especially those living in New York City, particularly because men are … More

The Freedom of Logic: How Changing the Way You Think Can Make You Independent

“Findings from a multitude of research literatures converge on a single point: People are credulous creatures who find it very … More

How Overprotecting Your Child Impedes Their Growth: The Downside of Being a Helicopter Parent

Being someone who’s grown-up with an overprotective parent, I know how difficult it is to feel confident, and competent, in … More

Barriers to Love and Intimacy

Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a passionate love affair, wanting to spend each minute and every … More

How Can I Stop Feeling Worthless?: Learning How to Manage Your Self-Image

Beauty, status, intelligence, respect, and power: the aspects of life which we covet the most, but the aspects of life … More

Loneliness and the Quest for Intimacy

“We are more apt to feel depressed by the perpetually smiling individual than the one who is honestly sad. If … More