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In-depth couple and family psychoanalysis.

Transference
How Much Should You Tell Your Clients About Yourself?

David Scharff M.D. on September 18, 2022

Therapists: How much of your own story do you share with clients? One psychoanalyst explains why detailed sharing harms the therapeutic experience—and what you can do instead.

Therapists: How much of your own story do you share with clients? One psychoanalyst explains why detailed sharing harms the therapeutic experience—and what you can do instead.

Depression
What Is Empty Heart Disease?

David Scharff M.D. on June 7, 2022

They've sacrificed everything for success, and they've made it. But why do so many young people feel like the struggle was meaningless?

They've sacrificed everything for success, and they've made it. But why do so many young people feel like the struggle was meaningless?

Health
Facing the Realities of War With Our Clients, for Ourselves

David Scharff M.D. on March 31, 2022

The realities of war now live within us all. How do you adjust your therapeutic technique for a client in crisis? And how do you manage your own emotional needs in the process?

The realities of war now live within us all. How do you adjust your therapeutic technique for a client in crisis? And how do you manage your own emotional needs in the process?

Career
Changing Careers While Keeping Your Job

David Scharff M.D. on December 19, 2021

Mental health careers don't always have to involve a couch. A veteran psychoanalyst reviews the varied paths of his own career.

Mental health careers don't always have to involve a couch. A veteran psychoanalyst reviews the varied paths of his own career.

Health
Marketing Mental Health Care: A Rising Challenge

David Scharff M.D. on November 13, 2021

These days, mental health services are a bustling business. But who really benefits? Here's why you shouldn't shop for your psychotherapist where you shop for bubble gum.

These days, mental health services are a bustling business. But who really benefits? Here's why you shouldn't shop for your psychotherapist where you shop for bubble gum.

Health
Your Child Is Struggling. Could Your Marriage Be to Blame?

David Scharff M.D. on October 26, 2021

You know that a struggling child can put stress on their parents' relationship — but did you know that a stressful parental relationship contributes to a child's struggle?

You know that a struggling child can put stress on their parents' relationship — but did you know that a stressful parental relationship contributes to a child's struggle?

Online Therapy
Will COVID Make Teletherapy the New Normal?

David Scharff M.D. on August 21, 2021

Teletherapy is rapidly growing in popularity among mental health professionals and clients alike. Are you prepared to offer this service to your clients?

Teletherapy is rapidly growing in popularity among mental health professionals and clients alike. Are you prepared to offer this service to your clients?