Judy Kuriansky, PhD

Judy Kuriansky, PhD, clinical psychologist, sex therapist and adjunct faculty, Columbia University Teachers College, New York City. She is the author of five books, including The Complete Idiot’s Guide to a Healthy Relationship (Alpha). DrJudy.com

Is Your Loved One’s ­Depression Getting Worse?
Mental Health

Is Your Loved One’s ­Depression Getting Worse?

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | July 1, 2024

You’ve done your best to help your partner manage her ­ongoing severe depression—encouraging her to enjoy activities…supporting her treatment…taking her…

Anxiety? Depression? Lessons from Our Olympic Athletes On Admitting You Need Help
Mental Health

Anxiety? Depression? Lessons from Our Olympic Athletes On Admitting You Need Help

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | January 4, 2022

Last summer’s Olympics reinforced our awe at the physical prowess of top-level athletes. But these Games were unusual in that…

How to Deal with a Drama Queen (or King)

How to Deal with a Drama Queen (or King)

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | September 18, 2014

How many of you have a friend, relative or coworker who just won’t let up? Someone who constantly calls or…

When Women Get Catty

When Women Get Catty

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | April 8, 2014

Gossip based on kind thoughts (“Did you hear about lucky Helen’s handsome new boyfriend?”) generally is harmless. But: When comments…

When Siblings Get Stuck In a Cold War
Family

When Siblings Get Stuck In a Cold War

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | April 7, 2014

Betsy had barely spoken to her sister for several years. For a while, she was too angry about their last…

When Mom Gets On Your Nerves
Family

When Mom Gets On Your Nerves

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | April 7, 2014

Of course, most daughters love their mothers—but in the midst of day-to-day interactions, some friction is inevitable. You may find…

How to Keep Your Cool When Dealing with Aging Parents
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How to Keep Your Cool When Dealing with Aging Parents

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | April 7, 2014

Your once sharp-minded mother has begun to make mistakes when paying her bills…your once strong-as-a-bull father has started to struggle…

When You’re Mad at Your Therapist
Mental Health

When You’re Mad at Your Therapist

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | April 3, 2014

Here's a surprisingly common scenario: You're upset with certain people or events in your life, and you're not coping as…

How to Handle Your Overly Critical Adult Kids
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How to Handle Your Overly Critical Adult Kids

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | November 20, 2013

Your grown son tells you that you talk too much or that your views are foolish…your grown daughter says that…

How to Deal With a New Family Member You Don’t Like
Family

How to Deal With a New Family Member You Don’t Like

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | March 26, 2013

My husband’s family is huge—so it was no doubt a daunting experience for our son’s new fiancée to be introduced…