I’m Robert, a licensed clinical psychologist based in Southern California, and author of the bestselling Hardcore Self Help book series. I also host a weekly podcast where I address reader questions and interview others in the mental health field.
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Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer questions related to supporting your partner through past trauma when it’s impacting your own mental health, and overcoming feelings of guilt and shame that are attached to your ADHD diagnosis.
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Hello, friends! In this episode, I share some personal updates with you and take a look back at how I planned to approach 2022, comparing this to how life is now!
Building a strong therapeutic relationship is extremely important. In episode 312, I received a question from a listener concerned their therapist is not engaged in helping them, with little progression even after 13 sessions. In this post, I talk about what to do if you feel you feel your therapeutic alliance isn’t working and when it’s a good time to look for a new therapist.
In episode 312, I received a question from a listener looking for advice on dealing with an abusive ex-wife that they have to maintain contact with due to sharing joint custody of their children. In this post, I talk about the impact of emotional abuse and offer my thoughts on how to safeguard yourself while maintaining a functional relationship for your children.