Dr. Amy E. Keller is a Doctor of Psychology in Psychoanalysis and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has a private practice in Pasadena, California and is the author of Get Real, Get Going: The Definitive Roadmap to Starting the Private Practice of your Dreams.
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Breaks are just as important as work. Professional clinicians often have a tight schedule but it’s important to carve some time out of your clinical schedule to refuel your body and your mind. Read on to discover some you can do during your lunch break to make your entire day better.
A well-maintained mentor relationship can be the cornerstone of your support system as you work through the challenges of early career development. In this blog post, Dr. Amy defines a what makes a good mentor and explains what characteristics to look for when seeking out your own professional mentors.
Mindfulness as a clinical practice has become prominent in our field in recent years. A mindfulness routine can sustain us as practitioners as well our patients. During the early years of your career, the hassles and demands of agency life can crowd out self-care. Staying strong and present means that you must find ways to take even small moments to clear your head. Read on for some suggestions from Dr. Amy to help you along your mindfulness journey.
A finely tuned elevator pitch is the cornerstone to successful networking. A great elevator pitch paints a picture of not only what you do, but also who you are. In this post, Dr. Amy offers tips to help you define and refine your own elevator pitch.
Dr. Amy Keller answers that age-old question, Why does marriage feel like so much work? Using the work of Dr. David Schnarch, Dr. Amy explains the labor and rewards that come from a successful marriage.
Escape the dreaded triangle! In this blog, Dr. Amy discusses ways to avoid being sucked into the emotional vortex known as “Karpman’s Triangle”. Bonus: this article includes an added special section featuring advice especially for therapists!
Confidence, pride and greater satisfaction are all benefits of taking even a small risk. Dr. Amy Keller explains how she took a risk, how it paid off in terms of her business, and how you can find the courage to take risks in your career, too.
