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Therapy | Dr. Glenn Berger PhD, Psychotherapist - The Blog

Donald Trump Has an Antisocial Personality Disorder

Donald Trump Has an Antisocial Personality Disorder

Make no mistake about it: Donald Trump has an Antisocial Personality Disorder, and this poses a grave threat to our civilization.

The United States of Shame

The United States of Shame

Donald Trump’s supporters see his skill at verbally attacking others as a good thing, as a sign of strength, in fact, as what qualifies him to be the leader of the free world. But if they knew happens to the receiver, and the giver, of those attacks, it might change their minds.

Am I Crazy?

Am I Crazy?

We were coming to the end of our first psychotherapy session when I asked my new client, Paul, if he had any questions for me. Paul hesitated before speaking. “Well, I mean,” then he laughs. “Am I crazy?”

This is one of the two basic concerns that people have when they come into therapy. The other worry is, “will you be able to help me?”

“Whether I can help you depends on the answer to the crazy question, but in a way that may surprise you,” I answer.

Who Are the Good People?

Who Are the Good People?

Some say that the answer to our gun problem is for more good people to have more guns to counter the bad people with guns. The question this leads me to ask is, who are the good people?

Giving Stuff Up

Giving Stuff Up

The secret to solving our problems is the last thing we want to do.

Jessie and Doctor Berger

Jessie and Doctor Berger

Read this tale of what happens when a therapy client waits too long to contact the man who loves her.

When Therapy Works

When Therapy Works

Many people wonder whether therapy actually works. Every once in a while, often after a long time lost in confusion and frustration, the results become clear and wonderful.

Do You Dream You Didn’t Graduate?

Do You Dream You Didn’t Graduate?

Do you ever dream that you’ve missed a class in school and now you can’t graduate? Find out what this repeating dream means here.

The Cure for Social Phobia

The Cure for Social Phobia

What is social phobia? Where does it come from? Why do people have it? How can you get rid of it? Find out here.

How to Handle Panic Attacks

How to Handle Panic Attacks

Do you feel shortness of breath, pounding heart, light headed, and afraid you are going to die but your doctor says there is nothing wrong with you? You are probably experiencing a panic attack. Real all about panic and what you can do about it, here.

Treating Phobias

Treating Phobias

Is there something that makes you so afraid that it interferes with you living a happy life? You may have a phobia. Learn what phobias are, and how to treat them, here.

Managing Anxiety, Anger, and Shame

Managing Anxiety, Anger, and Shame

Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, anger, or shame? Learn the best way to manage these difficult emotions here.