Sarah Epstein LMFT

About

Sarah Epstein, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer, and consultant seeing therapy clients in TX and Pennsylvania. Sarah's writing in Psychology Today has amassed nearly 3 million readers. She serves as a media expert for many publications, including Forbes, HuffPost, Reader's Digest, and Parents.

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Recent Posts

6 Steps to Succeed in a Tough Conversation

Are tough conversations doomed to fail? Absolutely not. But you need to prepare and approach it thoughtfully. Here's how.

The Thing Parents Do That Drives Adult Children Crazy

"Oh, Alice has always been dramatic."

8 Steps to Letting Other People Down

Do you think that disappointing others is wrong? Think again. You need this skill.

Are Self-Compassion and Self-Forgiveness the Same Thing?

Self-compassion and self-forgiveness are the backbone of emotional well-being. Both are important, but slightly different. Here's how.

How to Make Affirmations Stick

Can affirmations actually work? Yes, but you've probably been doing them wrong.

4 Tips to Get Through Difficult Family Meals

Arm yourself with tools to have a great time.

Why Many Parents and Adult Children Can't Get Along

When closeness isn't possible, grief may emerge.

5 Steps to Healing if a Family Member Won't Change

When begging family members to change stops working, it's time to turn to strategies that help you move forward.

3 Parental Beliefs That Poison Relationships With Adult Kids

Parents of adult children sometimes fall into roles that can cause friction in the relationship. Here's how.

When Parents Won't Say No to Their Adult Children

Boundaryless parents of adult children create hidden issues in their families. They may feel generous, but their children feel frustrated. Here's why.