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Los Angeles Psychologist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. Interviewed for “How To Be A Good Emotional Support Friend” on healthywomen.org (3/19/2026)

Dr. Yvonne Thomas / March 19, 2026

Excerpt of interview with LA Psychologist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D.: “Emotional support is the most important element that can help a person going through a hard time,” said Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., a Los Angeles-based psychologist who specializes in life transitions and relationships. “You don’t feel alone. You don’t feel like you’re isolated from people. You don’t sink […]

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Los Angeles Psychologist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. Interviewed For “How To Make Connections When You’re Lonely” on healthywomen.org (11/06/2025)

Dr. Yvonne Thomas Ph.D. / November 6, 2025

Psychologist in Los Angeles EXCERPT: Psychologist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. (https://www.yvonnethomasphd.com/), said loneliness lowers self-esteem and feelings of self-worth, which can lead to changes in behavior. “It can make you start lashing out at people, and that can make others not want to be around you … and you’re creating even more loneliness because you’re chasing

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Los Angeles Psychologist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. Quoted in LA Times’ “The Dark Side of ‘Brightsiding’: Why You Should Avoid Toxic Positivity in Times of Crisis” (1/15/2025)

Dr. Yvonne Thomas Ph.D. / January 16, 2025

“This is toxic positivity, and according to Yvonne Thomas, a Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in grief and loss, it is an act that “interferes in an artificial way with a person being able to genuinely be in touch and feel their feelings, even if those feelings are not so pleasant but appropriate to the given

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Los Angeles Psychologist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. Interviewed For “Forgiving Yourself – And Others – Is Good For Your Health” on healthywomen.org (03/26/2024)

Dr. Yvonne Thomas Ph.D. / March 26, 2024

EXCERPT: Forgiveness can have a positive impact on mental health, too, by lowering levels of anxiety, depression and stress. “You lower stress in general because it’s stressful to carry a grudge subconsciously and consciously,” said Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., a Los Angeles-based psychologist who specializes in life transitions, motivation and self-esteem. “The heaviness can leave you feeling

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Los Angeles Psychologist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. On “Bye-Bye Excuses: How to Move Forward with Your Health and Fitness Goals on healthywomen.org (01/04/2024)

Dr. Yvonne Thomas Ph.D. / January 9, 2024

Excerpt: Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., a Los Angeles-based psychologist who specializes in life transitions, motivation and self-esteem said the key is to start with something small that you know you can do. “If you want to eat more vegetables, start with one Brussels sprout,” she said. “Mini steps are still leading to the end result, which

Los Angeles Psychologist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. On “Bye-Bye Excuses: How to Move Forward with Your Health and Fitness Goals on healthywomen.org (01/04/2024) Read More »