“Many of us feel like we have to earn our self-worth. Maybe we need to net a hefty paycheck. Maybe we need to have a pricey home. Maybe we need to get a prestigious promotion. Maybe we need to make straight As. Maybe we need to lose 20 pounds in order to finally realize that … Read more
“Every month we feature a different clinician, who gives us a snippet into their work and life. They reveal everything from what they love about being a therapist to the biggest challenge for both their clients and themselves to how they personally cope with stress. This month we had the pleasure of chatting with Joyce … Read more
“For many people self-acceptance is hard to come by on a good day. It’s tenuous, a glass with tiny cracks, at best. On a bad day, when you’ve made a mistake or two, don’t like how you look or feel absolutely miserable, your self-acceptance is in shards. Fortunately, self-acceptance is something we can nurture. Look … Read more
UB owner, Joyce Marter weighs in on some of the challenges therapists face in recent PsychCentral “Therapists Spill” series. “Our ‘Therapists Spill’ series takes a behind-the-scenes look at clinicians’ personal and professional lives. Therapists have spilled everything from their life mottos to why they love their jobs to the best advice they’ve received on conducting therapy and … Read more
UB founder, Joyce Marter, LCPC weighs in on how becoming a therapist has affected her personal life in recent Therapists Spill section of PsychCentral. “Some professions have the power to change lives. For me being a writer has had a pivotal effect on every part of my life. Being a writer has helped me express my creativity and … Read more
UB owner, Joyce Marter, LCPC weighs in on the books that influenced her to become a therapist in recent PsychCentral Therapists Spill segment. “Books are getaways to far-off places you might never get to visit. Books are lessons you really needed to learn. Books are hammocks, letting you refresh and rejuvenate while the wind brushes your … Read more
UB owner, Joyce Marter offers advice and tips to mental health professionals about what to do and consider when a client gets “stuck” in recent PsychCentral article. “It’s common for clients to get stuck in therapy. Sometimes a client stops progressing. Other times a client starts backsliding. Fortunately, clinicians have various effective ways of navigating stuck … Read more
“In the fall, clinician Joyce Marter and her husband hosted their friends for a dinner party at their Chicago home. Among the couples — all in their 40s with school-aged kids — conversation turned to the adventures of parenting and the tricky stage of adolescence. This sparked a dialogue about how they gauge success. Marter’s knee-jerk reaction … Read more
“None of us is immune to stress — not even the professionals who help others cope with theirs. In fact, sometimes it’s just as hard for clinicians. ‘I wish I were [an] expert at dealing with stress management. I find that I’m far better at guiding people to manage their stress than I am at … Read more
“There are many reasons clients decide to end therapy. According to clinical psychologist Deborah Serani, Psy.D, ‘Sometimes they’ve reached their goals. Sometimes they need a break. Sometimes the connection with their therapist isn’t there.’ Sometimes they notice a red flag. Sometimes they’re about to face a new fear or realize a new insight, said Ryan Howes, Ph.D, a clinical … 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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