Psychoanalysis Unplugged

Anxiety

The Internal Chaos of Chronically Busy People

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on July 11, 2022

Are you, or someone you know living a hectic, jam-packed life, full of activities, projects and commitments? It may be a sign of something much deeper and unhealthy.

Narcissism

A Face of Narcissism: The Vulnerable Narcissist

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on June 26, 2022

Have you ever encountered the "vulnerable narcissist?" There are key differences you should be aware of.

Anxiety

Surviving Father's Day When Dear Old Dad Is Not So Dear

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on June 15, 2022

A Personal Perspective: Overcome past hurts and start anew on Father's Day.

Burnout

How to Handle 2022: A Therapist’s Boundaries

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on December 31, 2021

Wondering how to handle the expectations and stressors of 2022? This therapist recommends setting some boundaries, and saying "No."

Psychoanalysis

HBO Is Smiling: A Psychoanalytic Take On Your Obsession with "Succession"

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on December 17, 2021

How writers of HBO's show Succession portray Freud's Oedipus complex.

Personality

Are You Rearranging Deck Chairs on Your Very Own Titanic?

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on October 21, 2021

Does your life feel like a sinking ship? Learn why rearranging the deck chairs didn't help on the sinking Titanic and won't help get to the heart of your problems today.

Stress

4 Steps for Productive Parent-Teacher Conferences

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on October 8, 2021

Back-to-school means back to parent-teacher conferences. While this can be super stressful for many parents, there are four ways you can make the most of these meetings.

Psychoanalysis

When Denial Turns Deadly: A Psychoanalytic Perspective

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on August 24, 2021

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when a person denies the facts and truth, the outcome can be deadly.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

COVID-19's Back-to-School Fears and Questions: Year Two

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on August 16, 2021

As kids head back to school, COVID-19 fears and stress follow them to the classroom. Here are some insights for parents as they face yet another school year under the COVID cloud.

Stress

When You're So Not Over the Pandemic

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on July 7, 2021

Are you experiencing stress that the pandemic is never going away and saddled with that "foggy feeling"? You may be suffering from PTSE.

Projection

Understanding Boundaries: What Is Projective Identification?

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on June 24, 2021

In uncomfortable situations with another person, it can be hard to figure out the source of the discomfort. Is it you or is it them? Learn more about projective identification.