The Journal

Thoughts for the parts of life that don't fit neatly into a diagnosis.

Research-informed writing from Bruce Steinberg on mental health, recovery, relationships, identity, therapy, and the realities of being human.

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Anxiety

A winding path leads through soft rolling hills toward a warm sunrise sky.

Therapy & PracticeJune 19, 202522 min read

Can Therapy Keep You Stuck? A Therapist's Honest View

Naming a wound is not the same as changing it. A grounded look at when therapy helps you grow, and when it quietly keeps you comfortable.

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An illustrated weathered stone wall with a Star of David opening onto a bright, hopeful sky.

Jewish Life & Mental HealthMay 15, 202512 min read

When Being Jewish Becomes Something You Have to Think About

Sometimes antisemitism arrives not as a slur but as a hesitation — whether to wear the necklace, mention the holiday, or speak up. A look at the quiet mental weight of feeling less safe as a Jewish person.

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