Therapy - xoJane

As a Therapist Working With Women, I Constantly Have to Be The "Cinderella Slayer"

Brandy Dunn — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:30:00 -0400

Ladies, there is no Knight in Shining Armor.

I Quit Therapy Because My Therapist Fell Asleep While I Was Crying

Marci — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0400

I gave up on therapy over a decade ago because I apparently bore psychologists to sleep with my problems.

I’m Conflict-Avoidant And So Is My Boyfriend (And It’s Cool, So Please Don’t, Like, Yell At Us About It, OK?)

Rebecca Santiago — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:30:00 -0400

Yes, it is a little atypical that my boyfriend and I don’t fight, but things have been working out so far, right?

Is it Uncool That I Just Broke Up With My Therapist Via Text?

Olivia — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:30:00 -0500

Sorry! Not sorry.

The Enneagram Test: This New-Age Hippie Bulls#%t Changed My Life

Lindsey Wahowiak — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0500

I grew up in a house where horoscopes were banned, and nonfiction was the genre of choice. So personality tests, and all the crunchy-hippie-granola-hooey that goes with them? Not up my alley.

Eight Tips For Not Dealing With Stress (From Someone Who’s Never Dealt With Stress In Her Life)

Abby S — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:00:00 -0500

I have a collection of innovative avoidance behaviors, designed to keep me from acknowledging or dealing with any unpleasantness that should befall me

What Anxiety Feels Like (For Me)

Lesley — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:00:00 -0500

I went to therapy once. For exactly a year. I don't think it worked.

It Happened To Me: I Called The Suicide Hotline And Was Placed On Hold

Spoken Pandora — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500

My race of women are supposed to be strong. But the truth of the matter is that black folks battle with suicide just as much as the next person. We just don’t talk about it much.

It’s Go Time: I'm Learning to Fight As Therapy

Kristin Booker — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:00:00 -0500

When life knocks you on your ass, you can continue on the path of least resistance and hope that everything ends up okay, or you can put your ass back in the ring and learn how to fight again.

It Happened to Me: I Almost Dated My Therapist's Son (Who, By the Way, Was Crazy)

Anonymous — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:00:00 -0500

“Oh, your mom's a shrink in New Haven,” I joked, slurring my words slightly. “Is her name Carol?”

My Therapist Suggested I Read xoJane

Vanessa Reich-Shackleford — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:30:00 -0400

From the beginning, my therapist has been trying to make me see that it is OK to be who I am, and taking her suggestion to read xoJane was one of the best choices I could have made.

It Happened to Me: I'm a Mommy With a DUI

Anonymous_1 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:30:17 -0400

I didn't think twice about the fact that I had downed a couple of beers until I saw the cherries spinning behind me on the Interstate.

Why Acne Psychologist Dr. Ted Grossbart Blames my Ex for my Bad Skin

Julie — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:00:31 -0400

This week in Acne Awareness Month I try an alternative skin treatment -- talk therapy.

I'm Not Supposed To Be Masturbating, But I Do

Emily — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:00:20 -0400

And I'm lying to my therapist about it, so I hope he doesn't Google me.

Psychodrama! Or, Happy Birthday, Hope You Like Crying!

Emily — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:05:26 -0400

Why I spent my birthday weekend trying to get in touch with my inner child through an experiental psychodrama workshop, despite the fact that at least 5 of the words in this sentence make me want to drive a glass shard into my throat.

I Am Totally Quitting Therapy

Daisy — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:19 -0400

Just as soon as you give me advice on how to do it.

HOW TO: Find a Good Therapist in 10 Steps

Marianne — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:00:26 -0400

Some practical tips for finding a professional to help you save your mental health -- or even your life.

Put a Quarter in the Jar, Julieanne: The Week I Tried to Stop Swearing So Much

Julieanne — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:00:24 -0400

I'm a grown ass adult who shouldn't talk like a trashy teen skater who just ollied out of a rural Dairy Mart.

How to Tell If Your Shrink Sucks (And Then Fire Them)

Randi — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:00:30 -0400

I’ve had just about as many psychologists, shrinks and guidance counselors as I have had sexual partners … and all I’ll say to that is: I’ve had more than four and less than 70. And some of them have sucked.

It Happened to Me: You Guys Hurt My Stupid F*cking Feelings

Daisy — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:00:20 -0500

Sometimes I feel like you're all supportive and open... except when it comes to "Daisy." *meow meow meow*