As a renowned psychotherapist, writer, and entrepreneur, Joyce Marter is a regular contributor to the media. Marter is routinely consulted as a psychological expert in the media and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report, Women’s Health, Real Simple, CNN, and MTV, just to name a few. She is a seasoned guest on both television and radio, and an expert blog and article contributor.
Featured Media Appearances
Mental Wealth: How to Optimize the Mental Health of the Entrepreneur for Greater Success — Q2/May 2026
Marketing, Media & Money Magazine Q2 2026 explores the intersection of money, mindset, identity, leadership, and sustainable business growth. This issue looks beyond doing more and focuses on the alignment, precision, trust, and capacity that help established women founders grow without creating unnecessary complexity. Inside, readers will explore strategic scaling and positioning, intentional income and … Read more
What The Fed Rate Hike Means For Your Credit Card Debt
The Federal Reserve recently raised its target federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point to 3.75%-4%, the first increase since 2023, driven by persistent inflation and a resilient labor market. This decision prompts major banks to raise prime rates, directly impacting variable-rate borrowing, especially credit card debt. Consumers carrying balances will experience higher costs … Read more
Finding the Best Life Insurance Provider for Mental Health: Expert Advice
How can people with mental health disorders get the best possible rates for life insurance? Individuals with mental health disorders can take several steps to ensure they receive the best possible rates for life insurance:
Expert Advice on Accessing and Navigating Mental Health Services
What resources do you recommend for people who are trying to get affordable mental health care without insurance? I would recommend the following:
Talking to Kids About College Costs and Money Mindset with Joyce Marter, LCPC, CSP®
Paying for college can bring up pressure, guilt, fear, and big family questions long before a tuition bill arrives. How can families talk about money in a healthier way, set expectations early, and help young adults build confidence instead of confusion? In this episode, Nicole Romito talks with Joyce Marter, LCPC, CSP®, licensed psychotherapist, keynote … Read more
Financial Anxiety and How to Overcome It
Anyone can experience financial anxiety, including mental health professionals. Just ask Joyce Marter, LCPC, CSP, a licensed psychotherapist, keynote speaker, and author. In the early 2000s, Marter went through a period of financial difficulties while running her counseling practice. Eventually her constant worries about her business and paying her bills led to insomnia and panic … Read more
Dollar$ and $ense Podcast: Helping Adult Children Launch Into Financial Independence with Joyce Marter, LCPC, CSP® (Ep. 90)
Watching an adult child take their first steps into independence can be exciting, rewarding, and sometimes challenging. How can parents provide support without creating dependency? What conversations should families have when adult children continue living at home after graduation or while searching for employment? In this episode, Nicole Romito welcomes back Joyce Marter, LCPC, CSP®, … Read more
Tax season can be poison for couples. Here’s how to keep the peace.
For couples who don’t like to discuss money with each other, tax season can sting. They may uncover secrets and expose wounds that threaten to stoke conflict. Older couples are especially prone to argue over money at tax time. That’s particularly true for those in second (or third) marriages with dependents and blended families.
When Food And Money Become Tools For Control—And How To Find Balance
I have gained and lost the same 25 pounds several times in my adulthood (not including my pregnancies.) Each time, the change in weight occurred when I was feeling out of control in my life. Interestingly, my financial behaviors mimicked my food behaviors.
Understanding the Challenges of a Client’s Scarcity Mindset
Anxiety stemming from finances has always existed and continues to be one of the top stressors for many Americans,1 particularly among younger generations.2 There are many factors for this, but one significant impact I have noticed in my practice is the way a scarcity mindset has become increasingly common in today’s world of economic uncertainty.
