Joyce Marter 
Joyce Marter quoted in Woman’s Day magazine article about relationships. Read the full article here. Joyce Marter, licensed psychotherapist and CEO of Urban Balance, says the following behaviors may indicate a rift in the relationship that’s beyond repair: Cheating is a pattern. “This could suggest a chronic issue like a serious sex or love addiction or a … Read more
By Brittany Risher, Livestrong.com Read the full article here. Some self-love gurus make it seem like buying yourself flowers or writing “I’m beautiful” on your bathroom mirror is the secret to being happy and accepting yourself. No wonder so many of us are skeptics! But self-love can help boost resilience and confidence, decrease stress and … Read more
Joyce Marter was recently quoted in a Unique Mindcare article providing tips on how to tolerate uncertainty in life. You can read the full article here
This article was published on Joyce’s PsychCentral blog, The Psychology of Success. Whether you lost a loved one to sickness, tragedy , divorce or even a significant break-up, loss is a trauma. Losses can create identity challenges, lifestyle changes, financial problems and even have social implications. After 20 years of counseling clients through grief as well as … Read more
This article was published on Joyce’s PsychCentral blog, The Psychology of Success. As a therapist who has counseled parents for 20 years and as a mother of two daughters (ages 14 and 11), I understand that parenthood is a rollercoaster of highs and lows with many opportunities for learning. A friend with older teens recently … Read more
Joyce Marter was quoted in this Business Insider piece about ways to improve the Sunday night blues. It might be tempting to wind down with a couple of glasses of your favorite Cabernet, but as licensed counselor and Urban Balance CEO Joyce Marter points out in an article for PsychCentral, alcohol is a depressant that will leave you … Read more
Joyce Marter is quoted in this article about how you can design a career that combines your needs, desires, skills, talents and curiosity. “It is challenging for people to let go of old belief systems and life patterns that are no longer working for them,” said Chicago psychotherapist Joyce Marter. “Unrealistic expectations or beliefs cause stress. If … Read more
Joyce Marter was recently quoted in an SHRM article on how to use design thinking to better your career. You can read the full article here
Joyce Marter spoke with Tim Denison Newstalk 610 CKTB on November 23, 2016. She discussed the question: Does social media make it easier to cheat on your partner?
Joyce Marter was quoted in a piece by Inside Columbia Magazine about The Chemistry of Love. She discusses attraction and how it can be electric: Psychotherapist Joyce Marter, from Urban Balance, a Chicago counseling practice, also writes about chemistry and attraction. We’re all human and we all gravitate towards different types of people. So when … Read more
Joyce Marter, LCPC is a renowned psychotherapist, entrepreneur, national speaker, author, and media contributor who takes great pride and pleasure in empowering others to reach their full potential. From speaking engagements to webinars to coaching and consulting and more, Joyce can guide and support you in achieving greater personal and professional prosperity.
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