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Depression

CBT For Depression: How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Clinical Depression

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been applauded for its success in treating a range of health issues in recent years. CBT has been used a treatment for depression, anxiety, and even substance use disorders and addiction. What is it about CBT that helps therapists and individuals sort out a range of complex issues? There are several points to consider…

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The Arizona Relationship Institute September 2, 2022
Men's Counseling & Therapy

Why Sex Therapy for Men? A Guy’s Perspective on Sex & Relationship Therapy

  What are the real benefits of sex therapy and relationship counseling for a man? This is a candid look at why men should consider sex therapy from relationship therapists. Even Guys Have Emotional, Physical, or Sexual Problems from Time to Time …and the more quickly you recognize the issues,

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The Arizona Relationship Institute June 13, 2022
Individual Therapy

Is Therapy Right For Me? What to Know Before Starting Therapy

Whenever people find out what I do for a living the first words out of their mouth is “I need therapy” or “I should go to therapy”. My first thought…”Yes you should.” I believe that everyone can benefit from having a person to talk to who has no emotional stake

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Shannon Barousse, M.S., LMFT February 7, 2022
Individual Therapy

What Issues Can Individual Therapy Help With?

Individual Therapy can be utilized for many issues. People seek therapy to help solve current problems in their lives.  These can look like things such as considering a job change, grieving, a break up, or needing to learn how to establish boundaries. However you can also utilize individual therapy on a deeper level, such as processing past traumas, uncovering patterns in your life that may not be serving you and learning self acceptance.

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Shannon Barousse, M.S., LMFT January 29, 2022
Couples Therapy

What to Expect from Couples Therapy

Instagram and Facebook would have us believing that every marriage is happy and perfect. When we fall into the social media trap we may believe that our marriage is the only one that needs work. Relationships are hard. They take work and maintenance to keep it running smoothly…

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Shannon Barousse, M.S., LMFT January 28, 2022
Families

How to Handle Stress within the Family During the Holidays

At times the thought of being around family or at an obligatory event can feel overwhelming. Remember you do have the right to say no.  You are not required to be anyplace or with anyone you feel is unhealthy for you. However, also making sure you are also surrounding yourself with people you do enjoy and are good for you makes getting through the tough times that much easier.

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Shannon Barousse, M.S., LMFT November 24, 2021
Mismatched Desire and Mismatched Sexual Libido Between Couples - Arizona Sex Therapists
Couples Therapy

Mismatched Desire in Couples

At some point, most people in romantic relationships wonder “Why was it so easy to connect sexually at the beginning of our relationship? It seemed like we were on the same page! Why does it feel so hard to connect sexually now?” Many couples seek out counseling because they are in conflict over the frequency of sex in their relationship.

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Regina O'Brien June 1, 2021
Featured

The Importance Of Self Care

We all know we should stay active and healthy. How many times do we tell ourselves we would do this or that if we just had the time? Here is the thing, there is always time.

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Shannon Barousse, M.S., LMFT May 3, 2021
Families

Practical Advice for Speaking with Teens

I remember the first time I held my son. A wave of love rushed over me, one like I had never felt before. This love carried me through the terrible twos, trying threes and the terrifying fours. Once we were over those developmental humps, I started to develop a real

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Shannon Barousse, M.S., LMFT February 28, 2021

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Therapists in Mesa Arizona - Natasha Lopez MS LMFT LCA - The Arizona Relationship Institute

Natasha Lopez, M.S, LMFT, LCA

Therapists in Mesa Arizona - Shannon Barousse LMFT - The Arizona Relationship Institute

Shannon Barousse, LAMFT

Therapists in Mesa Arizona - Charmaine Fuller MC BHT - The Arizona Relationship Institute

Charmaine Fuller, LAC

Donnella Lincoln, LAC

Therapists in Mesa Arizona - Regina O'Brien LAC - The Arizona Relationship Institute

Regina O'Brien LAC

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