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.
The pressure of the holidays and extra time spent with loved ones can really show us where we need to do work to keep relationships strong.
We all need to be loved and feel accepted but these feelings can become overwhelming and can affect a person’s ability to function in a healthy way.
The trauma, betrayal, and utter emotional storm that undoubtedly occurs in the aftermath of an affair often leaves both partners feeling confused and devastated. Fortunately, there are a number of things that both partners can do in the immediate aftermath of this news that will help ensure not only their personal survival, but also the potential survival of your relationship.
In this special Vlog, Dr. Amy talks about one of her secrets for making marriage work: Talk Daily with Your Partner.
I’m always surprised at how often clients struggle with some aspect of their sexual relationship that is based on hearsay or pop-culture misconceptions.
Women often complain that they would love some originality for Valentine’s day, and, maybe that’s what you got. Dr. Amy explains how to deal with Valentine’s Day PTSD.
Valentine’s Day UGH. Feeling the pressure to have the BEST VALENTINE’S DAY EVER? Try spreading the love year round - your partner and your relationship will thank you.
Love is in the air and that calls for…. Dr. Amy’s favorite romantic playlist!
The number one most important thing you must do is to spend quality time together.
In this day and age, when we’re all crazy busy, it’s important to stop and take some time for self care. In this week’s Vlog post, Dr. Amy discusses the importance of self care and tips on how to take time for yourself.
In this special Vlog post, I talk about the importance of mindfulness and meditation and how to relieve anxiety naturally.
Welcome to 2019! It’s a new year and it’s time for a new you. The new year is a great time to shake the patterns of the past, grow as a person, and live your best life. Here’s some recommended reading to help you get started on your path to greatness!
The pressure of the holidays and extra time spent with loved ones can really show us where we need to do work to keep relationships strong.
These movies are always a good place to go when you need to feel better about your relationship. Or, if you’re single, it’s a nice reminder that things could always be worse. Haha!
Dr. Amy’s advice for new therapists on finding a therapy niche.
I'm constantly amazed that more clinicians aren’t using online scheduling.
Infidelity causes intense emotional pain — anger, disbelief, fear, guilt, shame. But an affair doesn't have to mean the end of your marriage. Understand how a marriage can be rebuilt after an affair.
If no one is listening, a simple misunderstanding can snowball into much more.
Forgiveness of yourself or someone else, though not easy, can transform your life. Instead of dwelling on the injustice and revenge, instead of being angry and bitter, you can move toward a life of peace, compassion, mercy, joy and kindness.
HAVE-TO vs GET-TO: The choice of words you pick to describe a task or event, colors the way you do it, the success you have with it, and the pleasure you derive from it.
