Author: Eric Spiegel

How to find the best online therapist

Online therapy: What you need to know The term ‘online therapy’ refers to therapy done by video call.  It can also be referred to as telehealth, telemental health, teletherapy, telecounseling, or telepsychology.  Online therapy used to be a niche area,...

Natural IBS Treatment: Hypnosis for IBS

Hypnosis: Natural IBS Treatment Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID).   Functional GI disorders tend to be characterized by recurrent and persistent GI symptoms such as abdominal fullness or bloating, cramping, and diarrhea and/or constipation.   IBS...

How to Heal Your Relationship with Food…and Lose Weight Too!

A Combined Weight Management Approach: Hypnosis for Weight Loss & Mindful Eating You can lose weight quickly with hypnosis.  In this blog, we talk about how.  But the key to hypnosis for weight loss isn’t the “weight” part, but rather...

How to Get in the Zone: Sports Hypnosis in Sports Psychology

How to get in the zone with Sports Performance Hypnosis Sports performance anxiety is an extremely frustrating experience for elite athletes.  Athletes generally tend to follow routines and rituals to maintain consistency.  As an athlete, when you experience a setback,...

Medical Hypnosis: Hypnosis for your Health

What is Medical Hypnosis?  How can a Psychologist help? The term ‘medical hypnosis’ broadly pertains to hypnosis used in healthcare treatment for a range of health issues.  The ‘medical’ part reflects the reality that many of these diagnoses and issues...

Attachment Theory & Therapy: Dr. Eric Spiegel Radio Interview

I recently had the opportunity to sit down for a wide-ranging hour-long radio interview with Stephanie Heck on her show “The (Not So) Hidden Agenda” on Philadelphia’s G-Town Radio 92.9 WGGT-LP FM.  Our talk covered attachment theory, human development, relationships...

Gaming Disorder Therapy Interview

Gaming Disorder therapy is an emergent area because the diagnosis itself is a new one.  In 2018, the World Health Oranganization (WHO) recognized Gaming Disorder as a diagnosable mental health condition in the 11th edition of its International Classification of...

How to Find a Therapist in Philadelphia

How to Find a Therapist in Philadelphia Starting from scratch: How do I find a therapist? Have you ever thought, “I think might be ready to talk about my issues with a psychologist? But, while you want the best, you...