Mark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist with degrees from Cornell University and the University of Colorado Boulder. He is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy, a telehealth company that provides video and telephone psychotherapy, counseling, and coaching to
3 Reasons To Consider A ‘Relationship With An Expiration Date’
While not for everyone, there are cases where relationships with a predetermined end date can be a wonderful and mutually enriching experience.
3 Reasons Why Superstitions Work, According To A Psychologist
Superstition is not just about carrying a lucky charm or avoiding ladders; it's about the human condition itself.
Is Online Dating Making You An Easy Target For ‘Sextortion’? A Psychologist Explains
Scammers on dating platforms are precise and know exactly how to exploit the search for love. Here’s how to stay safe.
How Many Friends Is Too Many? A Psychologist Offers Advice
In the age of social media, do classical understandings of the human capacity for social connections hold true?
2 Reasons Men And Women Experience Hookups Differently, According To Science
Understanding the psychological nuances around casual sex between men and women could pave the way to more fulfilling encounters.
A Psychologist’s Guide To ‘Gentle Confrontation’ In A Relationship
How you address a relationship conflict is just as important as what you do to fix it.
How Soon Is Too Soon For A ‘Baecation’? A Psychologist Answers
Navigate the timing dilemma and set course for the perfect baecation.
2 Qualities That Make Your Friends Want To Confide In You, According To Research
Here’s how empathy and assertiveness are scientifically proven to establish you as the confidant everyone values and trusts.
A Psychologist Explores The 5 ‘Good Mother’ Archetypes—And Which Is Best
Science has designated five types of 'socially acceptable' mothers. Here’s why you don’t have to fit the mold.
A Psychologist Shares 3 Science-Backed Parenting Tips
The warmth of parent-child relationships in early years has enduring mental health and altruistic behavior, underscoring the lasting influence of childhood interactions.