Lisa Firestone Ph.D.

About

Lisa Firestone, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, suicidologist, and author. She is Director of Research and Education for the Glendon Association, and Sr Editor at PsychAlive.org. She is the co-author of Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice, Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion, Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships, and The Self Under Siege.

Dr. Firestone is a trainer in the areas of relationships and attachment, suicide, and violence. She has also appeared in more than 500 radio, TV, and podcast interviews, including the BBC, CBC, NPR, the Los Angeles Times, Psychology Today, Men's Health, and O Magazine, among others.

Books by Lisa Firestone Ph.D.

Recent Posts

How to Stop Feeling Lonely in Your Relationship

The emotional distance couples experience in relationships often traces back to psychological defenses formed in infancy. Five mindsets can help partners see each other anew.

Practicing Radical Curiosity: Rethinking Who You Are

What if the key to knowing yourself isn't introspection but curiosity? Being open instead of judgmental with yourself can transform the way you think, feel, and live.

3 Practical Ways to Navigate Difficult Conversations

Direct talk about tough topics is intimidating, but it’s the path to trust. Leading with genuine empathy can transform a difficult conversation into a safe space for connection.

Writing as Sanctuary: Carrying Grief Word by Word

When loss feels too heavy to bear, your journal becomes a sanctuary. Letting your darkest thoughts flow onto the page can lighten the burden and help you breathe again.

Writing Your Way Through Emotional Triggers

How to reduce your emotional reactivity through recognizing and writing about triggers.

A Powerful Way to Improve Our Relationships

How insecurities affect our relationships and what we can do to have healthier dialogue.

Why We Underestimate Our Effect on Others

New research shows that people may not understand the impact that even their smallest acts of kindness can have on others.

3 Simple Ways to Quickly Improve Your Mood

When I'm asked for an immediate method to get out of a bad mood, these are the three main things I advise.

How to Love Your Partner the Way They Want to Be Loved

Thinking about how we show love can be a powerful practice for keeping our feelings alive and well in a relationship.

A Better Way for Couples to Connect

Collaborative communication can be a powerful tool for improving interpersonal relationships. Here, I break down what it entails and why it makes such a difference to couples.