Dr. Tom McDonagh PSY.D of Good Therapy SF Discusses Commonly Asked Questions About Therapy What is talk therapy? Talk therapy (also known as psychotherapy) is exactly what it sounds like; Talking to a licensed professional that is trained to help with a particular mental health issue. There are different types of talk therapy. Some commonly… Continue reading Commonly Asked Therapy Questions
Tips To Managing Stress Over The Holidays A common issue we hear at Good Therapy SF over the holiday season is how this time of year stresses people out and managing stress over the holiday. With end of year goals for work, travel, inclement weather, making time for friends and family, etc … there is… Continue reading How To Manage Stress Over the Holidays
Dealing With Burnout In The Workplace Recently I was able to collaborate with the podcast team from HR{preneur} for their most recent episode: Employee Burnout – How to Recognize It & What You Can Do. If you are interested, the podcast is quick and informative. Below are some of the highlights from our talk. What… Continue reading Burnout in the Workplace
Therapy For OCD Thoughts Ironically, one of the most effective ways to help with OCD worry thoughts is to use a skill when you are not worrying and OCD therapy. Drs. Edna Foa and Reid Wilson provide some insight and practices in their book Stop Obsessing. The skills below are from this book. It is… Continue reading How Do I Stop My OCD Worry Thoughts?
How Do I Tell If I Have OCD? Have you ever asked yourself, “How Do I Tell If I Have OCD?”. Below is a checklist used by the psychologists at Good Therapy SF. These questions, in addition to a clinical interview, are part of the process to determine an accurate OCD diagnosis. A) Do you… Continue reading OCD Test
