Dr. Gregory Jantz

Pioneering Whole Person Care over forty years ago, Dr. Gregory Jantz is an innovator in the treatment of mental health. He is a best-selling author of over 45 books, and a go-to media authority on behavioral health afflictions, appearing on CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, and CNN. Dr. Jantz leads a team of world-class, licensed, and board-certified professionals providing treatment to those suffering from depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, PTSD, and more. His facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE, has been voted a Top Ten Facility for the Treatment of Depression in the United States.

Some Posts from Dr. Gregory Jantz

Driving Anxiety: Understanding Fear Behind the Wheel and Practical Steps to Overcome It

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: June 16, 2025

For millions of people, the simple act of getting behind the wheel triggers overwhelming fear and anxiety. If your heart races at the thought of merging onto a highway, or if you've been avoiding driving altogether, you're not alone. Research shows approximately 52% of drivers experience mild driving anxiety, while...

Weird Physical Symptoms Of Anxiety: What Your Body Is Really Telling You

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: June 16, 2025

If you've ever experienced chest pain during a stressful meeting, developed mysterious skin rashes before a big presentation, or felt your jaw clench so tightly it hurt for days, you're not alone. While most people recognize the classic signs of anxiety, racing heart, sweating palms, and butterflies in the stomach,...

The Importance of Stress Management: Your Complete Guide to Living Well

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: June 9, 2025

We live in a world where stress has become the norm rather than the exception. From juggling work deadlines to managing family responsibilities, navigating financial pressures to dealing with unexpected life changes, stress touches every aspect of our daily lives. While a certain amount of stress can be beneficial, serving...

The Power of Optimism, Hope, and Joy: A Path to Mental Wellness and Resilience

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: June 9, 2025

Cultivating optimism, hope, and joy might seem naive or unrealistic in a world often dominated by negative news cycles, global challenges, and personal struggles. Yet research consistently demonstrates these positive emotions are not merely feel-good luxuries but essential components of mental health, physical well-being, and life satisfaction. Far from being...

Projection as a Defense Mechanism: Understanding How We Attribute Our Unwanted Feelings to Others

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: June 4, 2025

Have you ever found yourself intensely frustrated by a specific trait in someone else, only to realize later you share that very same characteristic? Or perhaps you've been confident someone was angry with you when, in reality, you were harboring unacknowledged anger toward them. These experiences may be examples of...

Denial as a Defense Mechanism: Understanding Its Impact on Mental Health and Relationships

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: June 4, 2025

Have you ever found yourself dismissing an uncomfortable truth despite compelling evidence? Perhaps you've caught yourself saying, "I'm fine," when you're clearly struggling or refusing to acknowledge a growing problem. If so, you've experienced denial—one of the most common, yet potentially problematic, defense mechanisms. Denial serves as the mind's way...

Repression as a Defense Mechanism: Understanding Its Impact on Mental Health

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: June 4, 2025

Have you ever found yourself unable to recall a painful memory or experience, only to have it resurface unexpectedly years later? This psychological phenomenon might be attributed to repression, one of the most fundamental defense mechanisms identified in psychology. Repression serves as the mind's way of protecting itself from overwhelming...

Why a Whole Person Care Model Is Transforming Mental Health

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: June 5, 2025

Understanding the shift from traditional approaches to comprehensive wellness strategies The landscape of mental health care is undergoing a profound transformation. While traditional models have long focused on individual symptoms or conditions in isolation, a growing body of research reveals the interconnected nature of human wellness. This evolution has given...

How to Save Your Marriage: A Therapist’s Guide

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: May 19, 2025

Marriage is both a profound joy and a complex challenge. When vows are exchanged, few couples imagine their relationship might one day teeter on the edge of dissolution. Yet many marriages reach critical turning points where partners must decide whether to recommit to healing or part ways. If you're reading...

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