What do you think is the most difficult psychotherapy to do well? Child therapy? Treating the terminally ill? No. There is one request...

When you think of a surgeon, what comes to mind? A man striding in his white coat, barking imperiously, staff trailing behind? A...

(Reprinted from February 11, 2019) I used to dread Valentine’s Day, the holiday of the loved and desired. My friend Hannah would dress...

A month ago, I wrote about my client, whom I witnessed being diagnosed with a brain tumor. (https://www.lisedeguire.com/post/why-your-the...

The easiest part of writing my memoir turned out to be… writing my memoir. To be clear, it was not actually easy to write. I have no...

Time and time again, the villain winds up being burned. Doug and I grin at each other and hoot, “Just another maladjusted burn victim!"

My husband and I recently reviewed the old holiday specials and made a list of what we learned from them. Hilarity ensued.

Have you ever fantasized about being friends with your therapist? She smiles when you arrive, and she truly likes you. Her eyes shine...

Are you excited about Thanksgiving? Are you looking forward to getting together with your whole family, because you always have a great...

It began with exhaustion. I have been on a whirlwind schedule for two years now, treating my clients during the week, writing or speaking...