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Relationships, Roles, and Reality
By: Shanni Tal, Psy.D. | August 29, 2025
Navigating Life After Baby This article is the third and final installment in our three-part series on maternal mental health. In the first article, ‘Who Am I Now?‘, we explored the emotional identity shift of new motherhood and the profound physical, emotional, and psychological changes that come with matrescence. In the second article, ‘When […]
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When Joy and Grief Coexist
By: Shanni Tal, Psy.D. | August 22, 2025
Making Space for the Complex Emotions of Parenthood This article is the second in our three-part series on maternal mental health. In the first article, ‘Who Am I Now?’, we explored the emotional identity shift of new motherhood and the profound changes – physical, emotional, and psychological, that accompany matrescence. Here, we’ll explore the […]
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“Who Am I Now?”
By: Shanni Tal, Psy.D. | August 15, 2025
Understanding the Emotional Identity Shift of New Motherhood Becoming a mother is one of the most profound and life altering transitions a person can go through – yet so few talk about how deeply it reshapes our sense of self. And while there’s a lot of focus on the baby – feeding, sleeping schedules, […]
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The Psychology Behind Pelvic Pain
By: Shanni Tal, Psy.D. | April 18, 2025
The mind-body connection plays a crucial role in many pain-related conditions, such as headaches, muscle tension, or gastrointestinal discomfort. This is especially true for pain related to women’s sexual and reproductive health. For some women, sex, gynecological exams, and tampon insertion can cause anxiety and physical pain. The sensations associated with these events are involuntary […]
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How to Cope After Unexpected Pregnancy Loss
By: Shanni Tal, Psy.D. | February 28, 2025
The decision to begin family planning is typically an exciting time for couples or individuals. It’s a time filled with hope, excitement, and anticipation for the experiences to come. As we envision our future, we begin to consider what kind of parent we want to be, how many children we’d like to have, and what […]
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Anxious Attachment Style Explained
By: Shanni Tal, Psy.D. | October 18, 2024
Insights for Healthier Relationships We all know that relationships matter, but what makes them so important? Relationships are essential to our survival as humans. Deeply rooted in our evolutionary history, they offer safety, shared resources and cooperative parenting, thus enhancing our chances of making it through challenging times. In today’s world, relationships continue to […]
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What Are Your Emotions Trying To Tell You?
By: Shanni Tal, Psy.D. | July 19, 2024
Emotions are a natural part of being human, yet they are often perplexing, can be unpredictable and difficult to understand. If you grew up in a household that didn’t acknowledge a range of emotions, it may be hard for you to identify, and express your feelings. This can lead to feeling disconnected, problems with your […]
Read MoreAnger, Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships
Therapy Changes Welcomes Dr. Shanni Tal
By: Shanni Tal, Psy.D. | September 22, 2023
I am very excited to join the Therapy Changes team and work alongside such caring, thoughtful, and professional therapists! I place a high value on creating meaningful connections, which has guided my journey to become a psychologist. My passion to help others learn more about themselves, cultivate tools to navigate life’s most difficult transitions, and […]
Read MoreAnxiety, Introduction, Perinatal, Personal Improvement, Therapy, Trauma
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