John Alexander LCSW

This Is How Narcissistic Parents Treat Their Children

New research shows how the narcissistic parenting style affects children.

Why do so many veterinarians commit suicide?

Column explores why so many vets take their own lives.

How a Parent's Narcissistic Personality Disorder Affects Their Child

Children with a parent who has Narcissistic Personality Disorder suffer greatly and suffer in silence under the abuse that comes from this disorder.

Ask Amy: My wife of 15 years wants a “hall pass” to stray from our marriage

Dear Amy: My wife had a moment of truth the other night.

9 Surprising Facts About Learning and Attention Issues

Do you think you know a lot about learning disabilities and ADHD? Here are nine facts that might surprise you about LD.

Tips for Having Difficult Conversations

Is there a conversation you are anxious about having or maybe even delaying? Perhaps it’s because the issue is sensitive, requires giving or receiving negative …

Your Marriage Counselor Can Predict Whether Or Not You'll Divorce. Here's How

Therapist Becky Whetstone has seen hundreds of couples for pre-marital counseling through the years. If she thinks an engaged couple needs more time to w...

Is It Time to See a Marriage Counselor About Your Money Problems?

If you can't stop fighting over money, it might be time to see a marriage counselor.

4 ways to become a better person, according to a social psychologist

"There’s a lot of good people who are doing things that aren’t so good."

Where are the highest concentrations of licensed psychologists?

There are approximately 106,000 licensed psychologists in the United States, but the distribution of those psychologists is uneven across the country.

How many licensed psychologists are in your school district?

Among the 20 largest districts as a whole, there are an average of 1,000 students per licensed psychologist.

9 Signs He's Not The Marrying Type, According To Marriage Counselors

Social Psychologists Have Identified When It Is Smart to Brag and When to Keep Quiet

Finding a pro-marriage counselor

Counselors are not all pro-marriage. Did you know that? In fact, most counselors are pro- “individual happiness.” This means that many of them will prioritize personal happiness above a marriage relationship, which means if you are unhappy in your relationship, and unhappy in your efforts to improve the relationship, they will suggest and recommend divorce. […]

Should You See A Marriage Counselor Or A Divorce Lawyer?

A divorce lawyer and a marriage counselor walk into a bar... Sounds like the beginning of a joke. But your relationship problems are no laughing matter. ...

A social psychologist explains why people misunderstand each other

Four Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Mass Violence—A Social Psychologist’s Perspective

The human desire to impose order on chaos means it is unlikely for us to truly avoid the temptation of an easy fix in the face of tragedy. However, we can resist this tendency. We must recognize that, despite their motivational strength, simple solutions, especially those taking the form of legislation, will be neither beneficial nor effective.

5 Marriage Counselors on What Therapy Can’t Fix

6 Things a Marriage Counselor Would Tell You

Every relationship has its bumps — but these expert-backed tips can help feuding duos smooth things back out again.

Could Alexa and Google Home become marriage counselors?

Virtual assistants like Amazon's Alexa and Google Home could soon help improve your relationship.