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Welcome! What's this human’s life like? Just like yours: too much to handle gracefully. Here you’ll find writing on the epic theme: What now? I post weekly-ish. Except when I don’t. Read more….

My new book!
“Doorknob Bombshells in Therapy is an in-depth exploration of the complicated and powerful relationship between a patient and therapist. By exploring the moment that leads to the end of a therapy session, Dr. Gitlin provides insight in the entire meaning of the therapeutic alliance that is built.” Jeffrey Stovall, MD, profession of clinical psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Vanderbilt University

Official launch 9/17/24. Pre-order and get it now along with 20% off and free shipping.
One of the most important things I’ve learned about feelings from being in therapy and doing therapy is that feelings are a response to something outside of ourselves, in the environment, or inside of ourselves, in our minds. Feelings are data. You can interpret data. Hold that thought. I’ll get back to it shortly.