ComB vs. Habit Reversal Training (HRT): What's the Difference?
Habit Reversal Training (HRT) and ComB are two approaches to treating hair pulling, skin picking, and other BFRBs. But how different are they? Despite their distinct frameworks, they often involve remarkably similar interventions in practice.
Hormone Therapy & Suicidality: What The 2025 Follow-Up Study Shows & FAQs.
My 2025 study shows consistent, measurable benefits from hormone therapy among TNB youth, with a larger cohort, replicating earlier findings and indicating stable improvements in suicidality. While evidence is not perfect, dozens of studies point to low rates of harm and a reliable pattern of positive outcomes.
Purple Hat 🥳 Therapies
Are new psychotherapy approaches actually better or just better marketed? I take a critical look at psychological “innovation” and "purple hat" therapies. Let’s think twice before embracing the latest trend.
Self-Esteem Doesn’t Matter
Self-esteem doesn’t matter or at least as much, or in the way you probably think. What matters much more is making behavioral and environmental changes. Often the behavior has to change before feelings change.
Psychedelic Integration & Safety
Psychedelic integration involves identifying ways to integrate the insights and experiences gained from psychedelic experiences into daily life in a healthy and meaningful way.
How To Get The Most From Therapy
To get the most out of therapy, it's important to set clear goals, make a commitment of time, and actively monitor progress towards those goals.
What Kind of Therapy Do I Need?
With all the acronyms, jargon, and psychobabble it’s hard to know what type of therapy you need. Here’s advice on how to choose the best type of therapy for you.