Dr. Yvonne Thomas – Psychologist / Psychotherapist, Los Angeles, CA

Some of The Most Priceless Valentine’s Gifts That Aren’t Even Thought Of (02/01/2016)

With Valentine\’s Day quickly approaching, it can be a difficult day for singles and for couples.  For singles in my practice, I often hear how lonely, frustrating, and sad it can be (see my next upcoming blog soon about singles and dating).  For couples in my practice, they frequently voice how disappointing, impersonal, and unromantic […]

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Dr. Thomas on the Stir – 4 Signs It\’s Time to Cut Ties With Your Ex for Good (01/15/2016)

EXCERPT: There are all kinds of good reasons to do so, of course. If you loved this person enough to share years of your life, buy a house, or have kids together, he must still have some redeeming qualities, right? Hopefully. But sometimes, no matter how much history you\’ve shared, staying friends with your ex ISN\’T

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A Time To Appreciate

So often at this time of year, people tend to think about the regrets and losses they\’ve had over the past twelve months:  Regrets about what they did or didn\’t do at all, enough of, or not quite right or good enough; and losses about who has left their lives through death or conflict and/or

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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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