Tyler Woods

About

Tyler Woods is a senior associate editor at Psychology Today. He previously worked as a reporter for Technical.ly Brooklyn and contributed to several publications, including the New York Observer, The Bridge, and City & State. Woods is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.

Recent Posts

What Is Family Counseling?

What you need to know about family counseling.

The Role of the Therapeutic Alliance in Effective Therapy

A strong therapeutic alliance can be gauged by whether you’re fully yourself, if you’re mutually interested in what you’re each saying, and if there’s a feeling of positivity.

Answering Ethical Questions in Therapy

Some parts of therapy enter into ethical gray zones. Here's what to expect when you enter a session.

What Works Best: Online or In-Person Therapy?

Therapists seem to think in-person therapy is slightly better than teletherapy, but if the trade-off is therapy vs. no therapy, then teletherapy is a much better course of action.

How Much Does Therapy Cost?

Knowing how much therapy costs can help clients budget for what they need.

Does Insurance Cover Therapy?

Demystifying insurance coverage for mental healthcare.

How Sliding Scale Fees Work in Therapy

Having trouble affording mental healthcare? Here's what to know about sliding scale fees.

How to Find a BIPOC Therapist

Know where to look and what questions to ask when looking for a BIPOC therapist.

How to Find Affordable Therapy

On a budget? Try these lower-cost ideas for finding help.

Harnessing Foresight

An interview with the authors of a new book that explores a uniquely human capability.