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Sherry Amatenstein

Sherry Amatenstein is a New York City-based therapist, journalist and author of three books, including The Complete Marriage Counselor.

Latest articles by Sherry Amatenstein

Politics
“I’m in so much pain”: how the Kavanaugh hearings are re-traumatizing survivors“I’m in so much pain”: how the Kavanaugh hearings are re-traumatizing survivors
Politics

How to deal with the Kavanaugh news cycle if you’re a survivor of sexual assault.

By Sherry Amatenstein
Culture
I’m a therapist. Here’s the line I draw when treating men with unhealthy sexual habits.I’m a therapist. Here’s the line I draw when treating men with unhealthy sexual habits.
Culture

Harvey Weinstein says he’s a sex addict. But that’s no excuse for his alleged crimes.

By Sherry Amatenstein
Health
Inside the debate therapists like me are having over Donald Trump’s mental healthInside the debate therapists like me are having over Donald Trump’s mental health
Health

Why I signed a controversial petition declaring Donald Trump unfit for office.

By Sherry Amatenstein
I’m a therapist. Here’s how I help people break their bad relationship habits.
Health

First, figure out why you’re drawn to people who can’t give you what you want.

By Sherry Amatenstein
Everyone wants to be happy. Almost everyone is going about it wrong.
Features

Stop chasing your parents’ vision of happiness, and other lessons I’ve learned from years as a therapist.

By Sherry Amatenstein
Grief is powerful. Here are 6 lessons survivors learn from tragedy.
Features

A therapist explains why you can’t outrun pain, how loss transforms your priorities, and more.

By Sherry Amatenstein
9 things I’ve learned about marriage from being a couples therapist
Features

Everyone longs to be “gotten,” a little self control goes a long way, and more.

By Sherry Amatenstein
I’m a marriage counselor. Here’s how I can tell a couple is heading for divorce.
Features

Nine signs that a relationship is in trouble.

By Sherry Amatenstein

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