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Joyce Marter Featured In Psych Central Article: 3 Relationship Pitfalls When Entering Parenthood & Pointers to Help

By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. February 8, 2012Couples are often surprised just how much a baby changes their relationship and their lives. In fact, “A baby will change virtually every component of your life: physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, relational, social, financial, logistical and spiritual,” according to Joyce Marter, LCPC, psychotherapist and owner of Urban Balance, LLC, which offers … Read more

Joyce Marter Featured in Examiner Article: Job Loss: Three Tips For Keeping Yourself “New Job Ready,” Part 2

This article concludes the two-part interview with Joyce Marter, licensed psychotherapist and owner of Chicago-based Urban Balance. So many times when people are looking for a job or starting a new one, they neglect to reach out to others for help. Joyce’s advice is to get support even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone. Lean … Read more

Joyce Marter Quoted in Examiner Article: Job Loss: Three Tips For Keeping Yourself “New Job Ready”, Part 1

December 14, 2011 Working for one or two companies during one’s career is a thing of the past. The new norm is changing jobs every two or three years. Searching for work and starting a new position are stressful, especially if you’ve been on the job market for a long time. Joyce Marter, licensed psychotherapist … Read more

Today’s Chicago Woman Blog: Psychology of Success

by Joyce Marter, LCPC, owner of Urban Balance LLC – from the latest issue of Today’s Chicago Woman Change how you think of success and you soon might find it There’s more to finding success in your career than how you act or what you say. How you mentally approach success can dramatically improve your chances for … Read more

Urban Balance Blog: Perinatal Issues: What You Might Not Expect When You are Expecting

By Joyce Marter, LCPC What is PPD? Postpartum Depression, also known as PPD, is a persistent low mood or anxious state that lasts 2 weeks or more and significantly impairs functioning. Onset can be any time in 1st year postpartum; many women experience onset during pregnancy (antepartum) or within 6-8 weeks after delivery. Because some … Read more

Joyce Marter Quoted In ABC 7 Article: ‘Baby-Proof’ Relationships Through Pre-Baby Couples Counseling

June 2, 2011 By Denise Dador LOS ANGELES — Surveys show relationship satisfaction drops after couples start having kids. So what can you do? Here’s how to “baby-proof” your relationship. You’ve painted the nursery. Gone to Lamaze class. Bought a car seat. So what’s left to do before your bundle of joy arrives? What about going … Read more

Joyce Marter Quoted In Wall Street Journal Article: So Cute, So Hard On A Marriage

Wall Street Journal By ANDREA PETERSEN Updated April 28, 2011 12:01 a.m. ET Along with shopping for sippy cups and strollers, expectant parents may want to consider another task for their to-do list: honing their marriage skills. Numerous studies have shown that a couples’ satisfaction with their marriage takes a nose dive after the first … Read more