Dr. Thomas on the Stir – The Secret to Getting Your Partner to Ditch His Unhealthiest Habits (12/11/2015)

EXCERPT: Generally speaking, “men don’t want to believe they need help,” explains Yvonne Thomas, PhD, a Los Angeles–based psychologist who specializes in relationships. “It’s an old-school mentality, but many think they’re supposed to be stoic and tough, not weak and needy.” That’s all well and good when, say, facing a home intruder. It’s not so beneficial when he’s got a…

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Dr. Thomas on The Stir – Raising Kids Doesn’t Have to Wreck Your Relationship (11/17/2015)

  EXCERPT: The Stir asked Yvonne Thomas, PhD, a Los Angeles–based psychologist who specializes in relationships, for tips on staying a couple and not devolving into the sexless co-parents we swore (pre-kids) that we would never become.  Her advice: Don’t just schedule date night. HAVE date night. And every week without fail. “Rediscover what it’s like to be just the two…

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Dr. Thomas Featured in Mashable.com – Digital Detox (10/29/2015)

EXCERPT: Dr. Yvonne Thomas, a psychologist and therapist based in Los Angeles, puts it simply: “You can be so preoccupied with your digital devices that it’s all too easy to inadvertently sacrifice time, relationships, sleep, focus, productivity and balance in your life…” Read the full article here: http://mashable.com/2015/10/29/digital-detox-benefits/#Ft2dcKB40SqJ