Anxiety or Just Overstimulation? Here’s How to Tell

Anxiety or Just Overstimulation? Here’s How to Tell

Hi, I'm Dr. Tom McDonagh, a psychologist at Good Therapy SF. You might feel restless, edgy, or drained and assume it's anxiety, but sometimes what you're experiencing is actually overstimulation. This can feel very similar...
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Break Free from Thought Loops: Tips from Dr. Tom McDonagh

Break Free from Thought Loops: Tips from Dr. Tom McDonagh

Ever feel like your brain's stuck on repeat, playing the same worry over and over again? Hi, I'm Dr. Tom McDonagh, a psychologist at Good Therapy SF. Thought loops are when your mind gets caught...
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The Biggest Mistake People Make Using AI for Emotional Support

The Biggest Mistake People Make Using AI for Emotional Support

Hi, I'm Dr. Tom McDonagh, a psychologist at Good Therapy SF. So more people are using AI tools to get emotional support, and while that can feel helpful, there's a mistake I see too often...
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Why AI Feels Like a Good Listener – But Isn’t a Therapist

Why AI Feels Like a Good Listener – But Isn’t a Therapist

Hi, I'm Dr. Tom McDonagh, a psychologist at Good Therapy SF. Let's talk about why AI can sound like it gets you and why that's not the same as real support. AI is designed to...
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Overthinking Conversations? Here’s Why and How to Stop

Overthinking Conversations? Here’s Why and How to Stop

Do you constantly replay conversations or worry you said the wrong thing? Here's what might be going on. Hi, I'm Dr. Tom McDonagh and I'm a psychologist, at Good Therapy SF. And if you second...
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