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Introduction: The New Silence in the Therapy Room Therapists are increasingly encountering a clinical pattern that I have termed...

For those with demanding careers and busy minds, getting a good night’s sleep can feel like a never-ending challenge. The usual...

As a clinical psychologist, I frequently encounter clients from a variety of professions, each facing unique challenges. Among these,...

Friendship is a cornerstone of emotional well-being, yet recent studies reveal some intriguing complexities about our social connections. According to The American Friendship Project  (Pennington, Hall, & Holmstrom, 2024) , while over 75% of people are satisfied with the number of friends they have, more than 40% feel they aren't as close to their friends as they'd like to be. This disparity begs the question: What’s preventing us from feeling closer to those we consider frie

Navigating the demands of litigation can be exhilarating yet taxing, often blurring the lines between professional success and personal fulfillment. As a clinical psychologist working with law firms, I've observed the unique challenges litigators face in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. They are renowned for their sharp, sometimes shark-like, instincts and courtroom tenacity, traits that propel them to thrive under pressure. Yet, this drive can spill into their person

Family is often the source of our greatest joys,and also of our greatest conflicts.  Similarly, business owners often find that their...

Many people who come to my office for dating issues have parents who have a great relationship. Love, stability, the same goals, all the...

Embarking on your journey as a first-year attorney can be both exhilarating and daunting. After years of rigorous academic training,...

As a clinical psychologist, I see the "Twitter Files" as the capstone of a riveting social psychology experiment. Psychological...

Watch Dr. Chloe Carmichael’s appearance on Inside Edition.

Dr. Chloe Carmichael is interviewed by Diabolique Magazine Diabolique Hypnotique: The “Trance” Experience.

Dr. Chloe's Tips for Lawyers As a clinical psychologist, author, and guest speaker, I am constantly meeting with intelligent and...

Free speech debates often focus on the mental health risks of bullying and hate speech- but they rarely consider the mental health...

The holiday season is here, and while this can be a wonderful and joyous time it can also come with plenty of stress. If you’re lucky enough that your entire family is full of nothing but warmth and kindness (or at least courtesy ), then you may not even need to read this blog- congratulations ! However, many people who enjoy a larger extended family find there may be one person in the mix who maybe is “more difficult” . Even if you really love the person (in fact, s

The start of a brand-new year often inspires many of us to make resolutions. The sense of newness that a clean slate brings can be ...

Are masks healthy for social development? As a clinical psychologist and mother, I’m deeply concerned about masking children. Although...

Tips and tools for making the most out of this holiday season! The holidays are a time for celebration and togetherness, but they can...

For some of us, nothing compares to a good horror film. We know it's fake of course, and perhaps that's why it can feel so liberating:...

Spare yourself from admin work Many people have asked me how I source, hire and retain such incredible support staff from the Philippines....

They say there's nothing like losing something to make you realize how special it truly is to you. Many of us experienced something...