William Berry, LMHC., CAP.

About

William Berry teaches at Florida International University. He is a practicing psychotherapist in private practice. His areas of interest include substance abuse treatment, the exploration of what leads to individual happiness, relationships, and Eastern Philosophy.

Books by William Berry, LMHC., CAP.

Recent Posts

Don't Let Being Ghosted Haunt You

Living with the ambiguity of being ghosted may be a step toward growth.

Not Every Disagreement About Reality Is Gaslighting

Gaslighting is a common term identifying malicious intent. At the core is a questioning of reality, and if used correctly, that can be the beginning of enlightenment.

Fighting to Create a True Self

Are you unhappy with who you are? For some being more authentic could help. But for others, the creation of a more desired self is the best option.

Science Can Build Compassion

Disguised evolutionary needs influences behavior. Understanding this can foster compassion for others and oneself.

Are There Really So Many Narcissists?

The common idea that narcissists are everywhere hurting everyone is likely exaggerated—and may be a product of normal selfishness being given a psychiatric label.

The common idea that narcissists are everywhere hurting everyone is likely exaggerated—and may be a product of normal selfishness being given a psychiatric label.

Understanding the Alchemy of Love for Better Relationships

Many experts agree that what is called love often is actually unhealthy. To be truly loving requires overcoming the default workings of the mind.

Many experts agree that what is called love often is actually unhealthy. To be truly loving requires overcoming the default workings of the mind.

The Psychology of Complaining

Complaining is often viewed as negative but it remains prevalent in our culture. There are several purposes complaining serves, but also drawbacks that can be incurred.

Complaining is often viewed as negative but it remains prevalent in our culture. There are several purposes complaining serves, but also drawbacks that can be incurred.

Disagree, But Understand Why

Many people avoid conflict or find it aversive. Most cling to beliefs and perceptions and see challenges as threats. Understanding common biases and cognitive empathy can help.

Many people avoid conflict or find it aversive. Most cling to beliefs and perceptions and see challenges as threats. Understanding common biases and cognitive empathy can help.

Existential Isolation Is Key to Healthy Relationships

The idea that we are ultimately alone is unsettling at best, terrifying at worst. But to have truly loving relationships, one must face this fact.

The idea that we are ultimately alone is unsettling at best, terrifying at worst. But to have truly loving relationships, one must face this fact.

Civility Is Overrated

People are taught to be civil. In the current political climate of this country, that may be discouraging discourse. The solution may be to be less offensive and less offended.

People are taught to be civil. In the current political climate of this country, that may be discouraging discourse. The solution may be to be less offensive and less offended.