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Adam Dorsay, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist & TEDx Speaker

Dr. Adam Dorsay is a licensed psychologist based in San Jose, CA. He runs a private practice, is the co-creator of Project Reciprocity, an international program at Facebook's Headquarters, and is a consultant with Digital Ocean’s Safety Team. He specializes in assisting high-achieving adults with relationship issues, stress reduction, anxiety, and attaining more happiness in their lives.

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

Connection is everything, whether it's how we connect with ourselves, with others, with the world, or with our spirit. We need various forms of connection, which all matter to us for our psychological wellbeing.

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What to do when you're really lonely?
So if you're the type of person who doesn't historically reach out to other people, probably the biggest thing you can do is try reaching out and chatting. It might be a little awkward or uncomfortable at first, but it's really important to feel that you are connected with other people. So many people feel like they have to call or text for a specific reason or occasion, but it'll mean a lot to just reach out to someone out of the blue.

Another thing you can do is try going to the activities that are rejuvenating for you. You could watch something on Netflix that you really love and connect with, you could go for a walk and reconnect with nature, reread your favorite book. Make a list of the things that you love doing and make you feel full, and make sure you're referencing that list whenever you're feeling like you're alone.

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