Blog for Better Living
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
Understanding Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Therapy That Works!
By: Sheila Allameh, Psy.D. | September 15, 2023
“Change your thoughts, and you change your world.” – Norman Vincent Peale What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy? Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is recognized as one of the most effective and popular forms of psychotherapy. More than 2,000 studies have examined the efficacy of CBT to treat a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress […]
Read MoreAnxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Sleep/Relaxation, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Trauma
Faulty Connections: How Constant Communication is Ruining Dating
By: Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | August 18, 2023
Most people today connect with romantic interests virtually, in one form or another. We are more connected now than we ever have been with text messages, phone calls, videocalls, social media apps (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat) and the ability to share our location. In therapy, I frequently hear people say, we text all day, so I […]
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Therapy Changes Welcomes Dr. Sheila Allameh
By: Sheila Allameh, Psy.D. | July 28, 2023
What an honor it is to be welcomed to the Therapy Changes family! I am delighted to join such a talented team and share a strong commitment to help others live authentic lives as they strive to reach their full potential. My interest in psychology began in high school, shortly after my grandfather was diagnosed […]
Read MoreAnxiety, Introduction, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Therapy
How to Cope When People Lack Empathy
By: Demet Çek, Ph.D. | July 7, 2023
Last year I embarked on a journey that required hard work, involved risk, and did not have great odds for a positive outcome. I was going to have an empowering experience bringing my second baby into the world. I believed that if I succeeded, the outcome would be life changing. To prepare for success, I […]
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Nurturing YOU: Overcoming Burnout as a Working Mom
By: Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | June 16, 2023
Balancing motherhood and working outside the home is a balancing act that can leave you feeling stretched thin. You may find yourself wrestling with guilt when you don’t meet the high expectations you set for yourself. As a psychologist who specializes in perinatal mental health, I not only work with moms with young children, I […]
Read MoreChildren, Family, Parenting, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress
Pride is a Drag!
By: Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | June 2, 2023
It’s that time of year—National LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Every year, during the month of June, the LGBTQ+ community recognizes the influence that LGBTQ+ people and allies have around the world by celebrating in a number of different ways. And this year, I’m celebrating Drag! For me, drag is fun, creative, and playful, which is how […]
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Therapy Changes Welcomes Dr. Ashley Malooly
By: Ashley Malooly, Ph.D. | May 26, 2023
I am so excited to join the Therapy Changes family! My passion is helping clients live full, meaningful lives and feel empowered when faced with difficult life challenges. If you are considering therapy, you may feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, or stressed. You are tired of feeling the way you do and are ready to start […]
Read MoreAnxiety, Introduction, Personal Improvement, Stress, Therapy
Strategies to Help You Receive Feedback
By: Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | May 19, 2023
Feedback is an important exchange that happens between friends, colleagues, relatives, and romantic partners. When successful, feedback is an opportunity to feel more connected and better understood by another person. Positive feedback can be reassuring because it highlights our contributions, underscores our strengths, and appreciates our thoughtfulness. However, constructive, or critical feedback is harder to […]
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