Dr. Michael Radkowsky, Licensed Psychologist

03/28/2026

I regularly have clients who decide to stop drinking, and find that this decision negatively impacts their social life. I hope people who are struggling with this dilemma find my latest advice column helpful!

Is it possible to have social life without alcohol?

02/11/2026

So many people have this experience. I hope my column will be helpful to you or someone you know.

Ready to give up on the gay dating scene

12/07/2025

I'm hoping my December column in the Washington Blade will be helpful to folks who are having a hard time. The letter writer's husband is a federal worker who is struggling and depressed. The writer is, understandably, feeling worn out and hopeless as well.

I feel like he’s dragging me into his hopelessness

04/17/2025

My latest column in the Washington Blade.

At 34, I don’t like the person I’ve become

02/16/2025

You have no power over others, but you have a lot of power over yourself

02/07/2025

If you’re struggling at this difficult time, here are some tools to forge a way forward with strength and resilience.

Anxious about the state of our country and our world? Here are some ways to build your strength and resilience.

01/27/2025

If you’ve been cheated on, and want to stay, what can YOU do to help rebuild a loving and trusting relationship?

If you've been cheated on, and want to stay, what can YOU do to help rebuild a loving and trusting relationship?

01/20/2025

If you've stepped out on your partner, here's what you can do toward rebuilding trust and repairing your relationship.

While rebuilding trust is neither a quick fix or a guarantee, I hope these strategies will help you repair your relationship.

02/11/2024

Happy Valentine's Day!
My top suggestions to have a great relationship all year round:

My top suggestions for steps you can take to have a great relationship all year round.

06/23/2023

From almost 30 years of working as a couples therapist, the #1 best thing you can do to improve your relationship:
Keep your focus on YOURSELF to be the best partner you can be.

(more to follow!)

08/21/2022

My newest Blade advice column...hope you find it helpful.

Seeking friend group less interested in drugs, partying

03/30/2021

Working too much from home? Read my latest column in the Washington Blade.

We need to create boundaries and return to offices