Articles on Inside the Therapy Process

by Dr. Lynn Margolies

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The characters from the vignettes in Dr. Margolies’ articles are fictitious and designed to be relatable to many people and common themes. They are not based on any patient’s individual situation or disclosure but were derived from a composite of people and events for the purpose of representing real-life situations and psychological dilemmas. Terms of Use.

Good News on the Mind’s Impact on Physical Health

This blog discusses research on the positive effect of psychotherapy in changing the brain and the positive ways the mind can impact biology.

Is Therapy Just a Crutch – or Does It Make You Smarter?

Is therapy good for you? Discover how therapy scientifically improves brain function, enhances learning, and fosters smarter life decisions.

The Surprising Reason Some Therapists Get Better Results

How to choose a therapist based on personality fit and connection. Understand why some therapists achieve better outcomes to find your best match.

Therapy Isn’t Just Talking About Problems – Here’s Why

Therapy is more than just talking about your problems. It’s a powerful platform for learning and healing. Therapy eases emotional distress, and can jump start your ability to move forward, practice more effective strategies, make more intentional decisions, and be healthier and more resilient overall – both mentally and physically.

This One Thing Can Make or Break Your Therapy

Why don’t some people make progress in therapy? Find out the most common reasons why.

What Can Therapy Do for Me?

Benefits of therapy include reduced anxiety, improved relationships, trauma recovery, better decision-making, resilience, and personal growth.

What Men Say About Their Wives Behind Closed Doors

Underlying the stories that men tell iabout their wives n therapy is the feeling that their wives are not really their friend. Women don’t seem to realize this. For men, a “friend” means someone who likes you, is happy for you when you make it, and who encourages you in your career and personal goals because in spite of all else, they really do want you to be happy. Research on marriage has found that celebrating your partner’s success is an essential ingredient of a good marriage, and actually more predictive of a good marriage than being supportive when your partner is unhappy.