Why You Replay Conversations in Your Head (and How to Stop)

Why You Replay Conversations in Your Head (and How to Stop)

Ever replay a conversation in your head hours later and cringe? Replaying conversations is one of the most common anxiety patterns I see with clients in San Francisco. It's exhausting, it can feel impossible to...
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What AI Can’t Do for Your Mental Health And Why That Matters

What AI Can’t Do for Your Mental Health And Why That Matters

If AI support feels good, but something's still missing, this might explain why. Hi, I'm Dr. Tom McDonagh, a psychologist at Good Therapy SF. So AI tools can be useful for reflection and organization, but...
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What to Do After an Awkward Social Moment

What to Do After an Awkward Social Moment

Ever replay something awkward you said over and over? Here's how to move on instead of spiraling. Hi, I'm Dr. Tom McDonagh, a psychologist at Good Therapy SF. We all have moments that make us...
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Breaking Free from the Thought Loop: A Guide to Mental Clarity

Breaking Free from the Thought Loop: A Guide to Mental Clarity

Hi, I'm Dr. Tom McDonagh, a psychologist at Good Therapy SF. When your brain won't stop spinning on the same worry, that's called the thought loop, and it might feel like you're trying to figure...
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Anxiety or Just Overstimulation? Here’s How to Tell

Anxiety or Just Overstimulation? Here’s How to Tell

If you've been feeling restless, edgy, or drained, you might assume it's anxiety. But sometimes what feels like anxiety is actually overstimulation. The two can feel almost identical in the body, but the causes are...
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