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Therapy Changes Welcomes Dr. Melissa Kae

By: Melissa Kae, Psy.D. | September 11, 2026

I am honored and deeply grateful to join the Therapy Changes team and work alongside such a skilled group of psychologists! I believe that collaboration with colleagues leads to the best care for my clients, and I’m excited to be part of a practice that shares this commitment. When difficult experiences remain unprocessed, the mind […]

Helped Better: Why the Therapeutic Relationship Matters

By: Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | August 21, 2026

You have probably seen online ads about affordable, quick access therapy with the convenience of never leaving home. For some, an online therapy platform may be the best or only option, especially when the alternative is receiving no help at all. However, quick access therapy is not the same as receiving the right type of […]

Therapy Changes Welcomes Dr. Heidi Kraft

By: Heidi Kraft, Ph.D., ABPP | August 14, 2026

“Why did you become a psychologist?” I have been doing this for a long time, and over the years I have been asked that question quite often. At first, my answer was simple: I wanted to help people. After all, I am blessed with natural empathy that I inherited – and learned – from my […]

The Real Reason Couples Fight (Hint: It’s Not the Dishes)

By: Gregory E. Koch, Psy.D. | May 22, 2026

Here’s the thing nobody tells you about fighting with the person you love: It is not really about the dishes. Or who forgot to call the plumber, or who said the wrong thing at the dinner party. Or even who has been carrying more than their fair share of the weight lately. Those things matter, […]

What Actually Happens in the Modern Men’s Group

By: Demet Çek, Ph.D. | March 27, 2026

If you’ve ever thought about joining a men’s group but hesitated because you weren’t quite sure what to expect, you are definitely not alone. Most men feel the same way before their first meeting. The idea of sitting with other guys and talking about thoughts and feelings can sound awkward, uncomfortable, or just… unclear. You […]

Finding Meaning of Pain and Suffering

By: Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | March 20, 2026

Pain is an inevitable part of being human. Whether we welcome it or resist it, it is woven into the fabric of life, sometimes showing up in ways we expect and in ways we don’t. And while pain itself is something we all experience, suffering is something different. It is shaped by how we make […]

In Search of Close Friendships

By: Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | February 20, 2026

10 Practical Tips for Getting Started Do you ever find yourself wishing you had closer, more meaningful friendships, but you aren’t sure how to get them? Strong friendships have a powerful way of enriching our lives. They can make the fun things in life even better, liven up the mundane parts of life, and […]

How to Make Decisions with Confidence

By: Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | January 9, 2026

Every day, we make countless decisions. Some are automatic, like what to eat for breakfast, and others are more complex like career changes, relationship choices, or how to respond in a moment of crisis. Some people carefully weigh the pros and cons, while others rely on intuition or even the flip of a coin. No […]

A Therapist’s Wish for 2026

By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | December 31, 2025

For many of us, this year has been marked not only by personal challenges, but by collective ones as well. As both a psychologist and a person living through this same moment in time, I find myself reflecting on what actually helped me navigate the year, not perfectly, but honestly, when things felt heavy, uncertain, […]