Adam Dorsay, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist & TEDx Speaker
Education
- PsyD, Clinical Psychology, Ryokan College
- MA, Counseling, Santa Clara University
Professional Achievements
- Wrote an upcoming book on connection, "Super Psyched", which has a publication date of October 2024
- Gave two TEDx talks, "Emotions: The Data Men Miss" and "Friendships in Adulthood: 5 Things to Know"
- Host of SuperPsyched, an award-winning podcast with 200+ episodes covering various topics in psychology. Dr. Dorsay hosts all types of thought leaders as guests on his podcast, who add their expertise to the discussions.
Certifications & Organizations
- Licensed Psychologist in California
- Certified Executive Coach
Favorite Piece of Advice
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Co-authored Articles (57)
How to Get Revenge on a Narcissist
Show a toxic or manipulative person that they don’t have power over youNot every person with narcissistic or manipulative tendencies has clinical Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)—a condition characterized by a...
How to
Be Happy
Happiness is a great goal to have, and it’s something you’ll need to work towards every day. Being happy isn't something you achieve and then hold onto — it’s a series of decisions that you make every day. Start ...
How to Make a Narcissist Miserable
Guard your energy when interacting with a toxic personPeople with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) may have a tendency to act arrogant or entitled, but this doesn’t necessarily make them toxic or abusive, and on...
10+ Proven Ways to Deal with a Dismissive Avoidant Partner
It can be frustrating and isolating to feel like your partner is constantly pulling away from you. You might feel like you're doing something wrong, or like you need to try harder to make them love you. However, the reas...
How to
Get Over Friends Who No Longer Want to Be Friends With You
If you've recently found out that someone doesn't want to be your friend anymore, you're probably feeling pretty hurt. There are a lot of reasons friendships end—maybe you had an argument you can't get past, or maybe y...
How to
Cope With Stress at School
''Overcome anxiety with practical self-care strategies'' No matter if you’re in grade school or grad school, it’s natural to experience school-related stress. But school stress is also something you can successfully ...
How to Cut Off Family Members Who Hurt You & Move On With Your Life
Plus, the telltale signs it's time to cut off a toxic relativeBeing mistreated by someone is painful, and it can be hard to navigate when a family member hurts you. Whether the person did one really unforgivable thing or...
Learn to Be Emotionless & Cope with Whatever Life Throws at You
Sometimes, enough is enough. If you feel like you really need a break from emotional pain (or, just from other people), you might decide that you'd like to create some distance from your circle for a while. Though down t...
Does Your Child Resent You? 7 Signs to Look For
''How to recognize resentment and find a path forward''It feels like it was just yesterday when your child wanted to spend every waking moment with you and share every thought they had. But now it feels like they can bar...
The Best Ways to Find Your Purpose at Any Age
Your life’s purpose is within you, and we know how to get it outHave you been feeling stuck or unsatisfied lately? If so, it may be because you haven't found your life's purpose. Your life’s purpose can help guide yo...
How to
Be Friendly
Friendly people are always excited to meet new people and appear approachable to friends and acquaintances. They are the kind of people who can just start chatting to a person on an airplane, in line at the drugstore, or...
How to
Bury a Pet
Getting over the loss of a pet is never easy. Your pet is part of your family, and you feel at a loss without him or her. Adding to the pain, you need to find a way to bury your pet. Before you bury your pet, though, you...
How to
Feel Calm and Relaxed
Getting stressed out can be frustrating, but everyone experiences it so you aren't alone. Don't worry if you feel anxious or have trouble trying to relax because there are many things you can do to keep your cool. Try va...
How to
Deal With Your Hamster Dying
Hamsters make fantastic and loyal pets. However, their lifespan of 2-3 years can seem cruelly short. If your hamster pal is suffering from old age or disease, know how to reduce suffering for you and your pet by reading ...
How to
Build a Healthy Relationship
Learn to build the supportive, happy relationship you want with this in-depth guideHealthy relationships allow you to express your individuality (both with and without your partner), bring out the best in both of you, an...
11 Ways to Cope with Being Betrayed by Family (and Start the Healing Process)
Betrayal can come out of nowhere, and we know how much it hurts if it comes from a family member. Even though they may have breached your trust, it’s going to be a lot easier in the long run if you move on and forgive ...
How to
Be Calm in a Stressful Situation
The clock is ticking. Everyone's counting on you. Which wire should you cut? While most of us never have to deal with the life-or-death dilemmas of a bomb squad, everyday situations such as job interviews, public speakin...
How to
Find out Who Your Real Friends Are
You might have a bunch of hallway friends, Facebook contacts, and social connections, but do you feel really connected to those "friends"? How can you know for sure? If you want to learn how to put your friendships to th...
How to
Simulate Cuddling
Feeling touch-starved or like you need a cuddle, and not sure how to manage when you’re by yourself? Whether you’re craving a cuddle due to pandemic isolation or just feel like you need someone to hold, you’re not ...
How to
Hold Back Tears
Even though crying is completely normal and natural, there may be times where you don’t want to have tears in your eyes. Luckily, there are a lot of tricks you can try to control your emotions and stop yourself from cr...
