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.
All tagged Self-Care
It can be hard to simply switch our brains to “thinking positive thoughts,” because those thoughts sometimes… can feel fake. In this post, Dr. Amy walks you through the steps to reframe your thoughts to be more positive without feeling like you are lying to yourself.
While it’s good to be busy, carrying a full load over the course of months can also be taxing and stressful. If we aren’t careful, we can “burn out,” and burnout, if not treated, can become depression, anxiety and distraction. In this article, Dr. Amy explains how to recognize burnout, what to do when you feel it, and how to prevent it in the first place.
External validation feels good, but you shouldn’t be too dependent on it. In this post, Dr. Amy talks about external validation, how to tell if you rely on it too much, and how to find your own self-worth.
Freaking out that election night is finally here? Join the club! Read on to learn some of Dr. Amy’s recommendations for dealing with the anxiety that comes when you’re facing an uncertain future.
Dr. Amy shares some insight on the therapeutic properties of the ocean. What’s your happy place?
