Parenting is probably the most difficult job you'll have in your lifetime. That's especially true if you're dealing with past traumas, or if you're suffering from an addiction or mental health issue ...

If you’ve ever had to walk into a room full of strangers or speak in front of a crowd, you’re familiar with social anxiety. It’s a fear of being judged or negatively evaluated. In the future, you ...

A person with a fearful, avoidant attachment style may fear closeness and appear to seek independence. At the same time, however, they may rely heavily on the support of others. It is an insecure ...

Those with a dismissive avoidant attachment style may have no desire for close relationships or actively avoid them due to past trauma. If you’ve ever taken a deep dive into the psychology of ...

Attachment styles are part of attachment theory in psychology, which John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth developed. Developing an avoidant attachment style as a child can lead to difficulties forming close ...

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-5, identifies 10 unique personality disorders, each belonging to one of three groups known as "clusters." Cluster A contains paranoid, ...

Many of my clients seek therapy due to chronic relationship problems—whether it be with their parents, co-workers, family members, and/or partners. “They're driving me crazy!” “Is it them or me?" “Am ...

Avoidant attachment can be a problem for kids, because it lead to other mental health issues like feeling distrustful and emotionally numb. Parents who are distant or emotionally unavailable might ...