Al Frankel, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker/psychotherapist with over thirty-five years of experience. As a seasoned psychotherapist, he knows the importance of creating a therapeutic environment in which the therapist and patient form a good alliance to help the patient overcome obstacles and gain insight and understanding about themselves and their relationships. Exploration of issues with one’s family of origin, current family, significant others, friends, co-workers and other social settings are key to better understand of self. Influence of dynamic issues from both past and present are essential in gaining better understanding and insight and can play a major role in improving self-esteem and one’s sense of well-being.