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Yvonne Thomas Ph.D., A Therapist in Los Angeles, Quoted In “Male Engagement Rings: Would Your Guy Wear One?” on marthastewartweddings.com (05/03/2018)

May 3, 2018 / / Comments Off on Yvonne Thomas Ph.D., A Therapist in Los Angeles, Quoted In “Male Engagement Rings: Would Your Guy Wear One?” on marthastewartweddings.com (05/03/2018)
Excerpt: You don’t have to propose to discuss the idea of your guy wearing an engagement ring, though. When you’re ready for that chat, Los Angeles-based psychologist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., says to approach the topic with honesty and reasoning. “If you would feel more emotionally safe and secure that he is wearing an engagement ring, too, let him know these reasons and why him also wearing an engagement ring would provide comfort and assurance for you,” she explains. “If you want him to also wear an engagement ring while engaged because you would feel good to have him wear something that represent his deep love for you and commitment to the relationship, discuss this with him. The bottom line is if a man wears an engagement ring, whether by his inclination or his fiancée’s, it needs to be a healthy decision because he wants to and feels good about doing this.” Yvonne Thomas Ph.D.,Read More

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Dr. Yvonne Thomas, A Licensed Psychologist In Los Angeles, Interviewed For “What’s The Meaning Of Love? Mental Health Pros Weigh In” on Thriveworks.com (02/26/2018)

February 26, 2018 / / Comments Off on Dr. Yvonne Thomas, A Licensed Psychologist In Los Angeles, Interviewed For “What’s The Meaning Of Love? Mental Health Pros Weigh In” on Thriveworks.com (02/26/2018)
EXCERPT: “Protect, Cherish, Respect. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., a Los Angeles-based psychologist who specializes in relationships, says the words “protect,” “cherish,” and “respect,” accurately define the meaning of love. She explains how below: Protect: When someone really loves another person, there is an almost reflexive instinct to want to protect him or her from any physical or emotional harm or distress. In essence, there is a natural desire to protect that loved one’s best interest and well-being. Cherish: Love for another conveys something beyond just caring about or liking that person. It means having deep, warm, substantive feelings about someone who is treasured. Respect: Having respect for a person is integral in having love for him or her. Respecting a person can be shown through actions including honesty and transparency, equality, compromise, loyalty, and fairness.” Some of Dr. Yvonne Thomas’s specialties include marriage counselling &  couples therapy in Los Angeles.  To read the article “What’s the meaning of love?Read More

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Los Angeles Therapist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. Interviewed For “5 Ways To Help Your Partner Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder” on marthastewartweddings.com (11/06/2017)

November 6, 2017 / / Comments Off on Los Angeles Therapist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. Interviewed For “5 Ways To Help Your Partner Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder” on marthastewartweddings.com (11/06/2017)
Excerpt: While seeing your partner down in the dumps may inspire you to do all that you can to raise their spirits, resist the urge to bake their favorite cake or grab a few bottles of their go-to liquor. According to Los Angeles therapist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help alleviate symptoms. “Taking care of yourself can help lower some of the depressive symptoms and increase self-satisfaction, self-esteem, and a sense of having some control over the SAD,” she says. “Periodically remind your significant other to eat healthy and appropriate amounts of food, drink enough water, get enough sleep, exercise regularly, and connect with loved ones, including you, for emotional support.” Read what Los Angeles therapist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. has to say on marthastewartweddings.com’s “5 Ways To Help Your Partner Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder.”Read More

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“How To Keep A Relationship Interesting” on askmen.com (10/09/2017)

October 9, 2017 / / Comments Off on “How To Keep A Relationship Interesting” on askmen.com (10/09/2017)
Excerpt: “A relationship can be less interesting if one or both members of the couple do not put in enough time, attention, and/or affection which can leave an effect of feeling unimportant, more impersonal, and disconnected from the other,” explains Los Angeles-based psychologist, Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. “In addition, a relationship can be less interesting if it is more routine and lacks some spontaneity and newness. If the relationship stops growing and broadening, the feelings of excitement, romance, and passion can get decreased more and more over time.” Read what Los Angeles psychologist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. has to say on askmen.com’s “How To Keep A Relationship Interesting.”Read More

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“Things You And Your Partner Should Do Separately To Live Together Happily” on marthastewartweddings.com (09/18/2017)

September 18, 2017 / / Comments Off on “Things You And Your Partner Should Do Separately To Live Together Happily” on marthastewartweddings.com (09/18/2017)
Article Excerpt: “Think about your group of best gals. A few are married, one or two have babies, some are engaged, a handful are single, and some are off jet-setting about the world, in no hurry to settle down anytime soon. And how about your partner’s gang? The same is probably true for them. So when you force your respective groups to mingle with one another? They might oblige, but they’re secretly wishing they could be doing something else, while you probably feel the push-and-pull between sitting with your hubby and chatting with your girlfriends. That’s why Los Angeles-based psychologist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D, says to have those nights out separately.” Read what Los Angeles psychologist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D has to say on the issue on marthastewartweddings.com’s “Things You And Your Partner Should Do Separately To Live Together Happily.”  Read More

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Los Angeles Psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas Shares Helpful Tips in Bustle.com’s “11 Tricks To Look & Feel Better After A Good Cry, Because Sometimes You Just Have To Let It Out” (09/04/2017)

September 4, 2017 / / Comments Off on Los Angeles Psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas Shares Helpful Tips in Bustle.com’s “11 Tricks To Look & Feel Better After A Good Cry, Because Sometimes You Just Have To Let It Out” (09/04/2017)
EXCERPT: Sometimes you just gotta cry. And that’s perfectly OK. But other times, an outpouring of emotion is something worth evaluating. If you think that may be the case, start journaling your post-cry thoughts. As Thomas says, doing so will help you “know what you need to further work on by yourself or with a psychologist.” You can read the rest of the article and see Dr. Thomas’s additional tips on Bustle.com’s “11 Tricks To Look & Feel Better After A Good Cry, Because Sometimes You Just Have To Let It Out” Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. is a highly-regarded Los Angeles psychologist. You can arrange for a free phone consultation with Dr. Thomas via her website to find out if she’s the right psychologist for you.Read More

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Los Angeles-Based Therapist Dr. Yvonne Thomas Talks about the Challenges Newlyweds Face in MarthaStewartWeddings.com “The Biggest Hurdles Couples Face During the First Year of Marriage” (07/24/2017)

July 24, 2017 / / Comments Off on Los Angeles-Based Therapist Dr. Yvonne Thomas Talks about the Challenges Newlyweds Face in MarthaStewartWeddings.com “The Biggest Hurdles Couples Face During the First Year of Marriage” (07/24/2017)
Excerpt: “During the first year of marriage, some major decisions often are being made such as if finances should be combined or not; who should pay for what; who does which household chore; and how to give each other adequate space for ‘me’ time, friends and family time, and couple time so that no one feels neglected,” explains Los Angeles-based psychologist, Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. “In the first year of marriage, couples must learn and practice the skills of how to compromise and work as a team more than ever before, both of which aren’t always easy to do.” The article “The Biggest Hurdles Couples Face During the First Year of Marriage” was written by Lindsay Tigar of MarthaStewartWeddings.com, who interviewed Los Angeles psychologist and relationship therapist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. The piece discusses some common bumps in the road that newlyweds can experience, as well as some suggestions on how to best navigate theseRead More

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Relationship Therapist Dr. Yvonne Thomas Discusses Major Deal Breaker in Bustle.com’s “11 Disagreements That Might Be The End Of Your Relationship, Because Some Fights Are Hard To Come Back From” (07/17/2017)

July 17, 2017 / / Comments Off on Relationship Therapist Dr. Yvonne Thomas Discusses Major Deal Breaker in Bustle.com’s “11 Disagreements That Might Be The End Of Your Relationship, Because Some Fights Are Hard To Come Back From” (07/17/2017)
Excerpt: “OK, so this is a big one. Unlike where to live, or where to go on vacation, creating a human isn’t something that can be met with compromise. That’s why, as Los Angeles-based psychologist Yvonne Thomas tells me, disagreeing on whether or not to have a baby can be a huge deal breaker.” The article “11 Disagreements That Might Be The End Of Your Relationship, Because Some Fights Are Hard To Come Back From” was written by Carolyn Steber of Bustle.com, who interviewed Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., a Los Angeles psychologist whose specialties include couples counseling.  The piece details some make or break issues that can cause rifts in relationships that could potentially be too severe to mend.    Read More

Relationship Counseling Los Angeles

Dr. Thomas on Bustle.com’s “5 Perfectly Imperfect Mistakes It’s OK To Make In A Relationship According To The Ladies Of ‘Girl Code” (07/03/2017)

July 3, 2017 / / Comments Off on Dr. Thomas on Bustle.com’s “5 Perfectly Imperfect Mistakes It’s OK To Make In A Relationship According To The Ladies Of ‘Girl Code” (07/03/2017)
Excerpt:  “[Mild jealousy] can indicate that the partners are still in love with each other enough to care and feel threatened by the idea of [their] partner being attracted to someone else or that someone else is attracted to [their] partner,” Yvonne Thomas, licensed psychologist, tells Bustle. “This mild jealousy ‘mistake’ can actually breathe some life into a relationship that one or both partners may have felt was complacent or stagnant.” Read the Article on Bustle.com about the pressures of aspiring to be perfect and the mistakes that can happen in relationships.  Relationship Therapist Dr. Thomas discusses the virtuous side of “mild jealousy”, which in itself, she says, is not an unhealthy thing.  Read More

MarthaStewartWeddings.com Interviews Dr. Thomas on “6 Things You Should Never Say to Your Partner, According to Psychologists” (06/26/2017)

June 26, 2017 / / Comments Off on MarthaStewartWeddings.com Interviews Dr. Thomas on “6 Things You Should Never Say to Your Partner, According to Psychologists” (06/26/2017)
Excerpt: “‘It’s your fault that I’m unhappy.’ Although many of your favorite memories and experiences have been shared with your partner, you might also be quick to blame them when you’re going through a funky phase. The truth is, if you’re unhappy in your relationship, it’s likely a mix of disconnect and what’s personally happening in your life. “You may be playing a very passive role in the relationship in which you are unhappy rather than being more proactive in finding a productive, healthy way to deal with,” Los Angeles-based psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., says. “You shouldn’t say this to your partner because it can decrease his or her self-esteem and can make him or her shut down, lash out, or both. Ironically, by saying this to your partner, you each may end up feeling even more unhappy and alienated.”   Click Here to Read the full list on MarthaStewartWeddings.com.  Read More

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