Joyce Marter “Therapists often wear many hats. And that’s just in their private practices. Many also teach, write, supervise students and give media interviews. They have families and many interests outside of psychology. ‘With 6 kids, ages 16 to 5, a husband and home to care for, a private practice, and my many ‘side jobs,’ including running … Read more
“Change is pivotal in therapy. In fact, it’s the reason people seek professional help in the first place, according to Deborah Serani, Psy.D, a clinicial psychologist and author of the book Living with Depression. Sometimes, they want to change themselves. Other times they yearn to change others. ‘I’m still surprised at the number of people who come to therapy … Read more
“Even though today there’s a lot of information about how therapy works, a slew of misconceptions and misunderstandings still persist, along with a palpable stigma in seeking therapy. Many people also hold erroneous beliefs about themselves and life in general. Below, seasoned clinicians clear up the most common myths about the therapy process and leading a fulfilling life. 1. … Read more
“Clinical psychologist Christina G. Hibbert, Psy.D, knows a lot about tough times. Her youngest sister died from cancer at 8 years old. In 2007, another sister and her sister’s husband died within two months of each other. At the time, Hibbert was just several weeks away from giving birth to her fourth child. Almost overnight, she inherited her … Read more
Joyce Marter recently wrote a blog for Huffington Post on 50 loving sentiments we should all say more often. Below is an excerpt from the blog: “Make a choice to consciously nurture your relationships with verbal communications of love. Be kind and sincere. Ask open-ended questions with an open heart. Listen empathically and non-defensively. ” … Read more
Joyce Marter wrote a Huffington Post blog that was picked up by Yahoo News on 10 keys for self-love. Below is an excerpt from the blog: “Healthy self-love is the balance between low self-esteem (a lack of self-love) and grandiosity (inflated, false self-love that is actually an overcompensation for a lack of true self-love).” You … Read more
Joyce Marter wrote a blog for Psych Central on 3 strategies to weaken the fiction in your head. You can read the full blog here
Mama Drama. It’s a label that quickly describes the growing number of mothers who engage other mothers to resolve the social dilemmas of their children. This does not apply in situations that involve the safety of our children or in cases of bullying––those are times when parents must step in and get involved. Mama Drama … Read more
Joyce Marter wrote a Psych Central blog on how to be your best self and lead your best life. You can read the full blog here
Joyce Marter recently wrote a Huffington Post blog, that was reposted by Wellness Today, on 9 ways to beat the Sunday night blues. Below is an excerpt from the blog: “It’s Sunday afternoon, and suddenly you feel a pang of anxiety. The relaxation and enjoyment of the weekend seems to come to a halt. Preoccupation … 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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