Ishmael* is in his late 20s, works in the tech world, and feels awkward and uncomfortable in many social situations. “I’ve always pushed myself to be more sociable,” he told me. “I feel like it’s not ...

After two years of working remotely, going back to in-person work can be rough. Here’s how to ease the transition. With COVID-19 infection rates stabilized or declining around the country, we may be ...

The first rule of Introvert Club is there is no club. Thank goodness. Books: Helping introverts avoid conversation since 1454. Question: How many introverts does it take to screw in a light bulb?

After ten years as a psychologist practicing psychodynamic psychotherapy, I reclined on the couch of my own analyst feeling burdened by my chosen work. After a day of seeing patients, I was drained. I ...