Dr. Amy E. Keller is a Doctor of Psychology in Psychoanalysis and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has a private practice in Pasadena, California and is the author of Get Real, Get Going: The Definitive Roadmap to Starting the Private Practice of your Dreams.
All in Relationship Success
As we round the corner into a new year and contemplate our own resolutions, Dr. Amy discusses the importance of also learning about your partner’s hopes and dreams for the future.
The Gottmans have discovered that nearly 1/3 of all conflicts can be resolved with the right approach. Read on to see Dr. Amy’s take on the right approach and tips on how to best proceed.
The pressure of the holidays and extra time spent with loved ones can really show us where we need to do work to keep relationships strong.
We all need to be loved and feel accepted but these feelings can become overwhelming and can affect a person’s ability to function in a healthy way.
The trauma, betrayal, and utter emotional storm that undoubtedly occurs in the aftermath of an affair often leaves both partners feeling confused and devastated. Fortunately, there are a number of things that both partners can do in the immediate aftermath of this news that will help ensure not only their personal survival, but also the potential survival of your relationship.
In this special Vlog, Dr. Amy talks about one of her secrets for making marriage work: Talk Daily with Your Partner.
I’m always surprised at how often clients struggle with some aspect of their sexual relationship that is based on hearsay or pop-culture misconceptions.
Women often complain that they would love some originality for Valentine’s day, and, maybe that’s what you got. Dr. Amy explains how to deal with Valentine’s Day PTSD.
Valentine’s Day UGH. Feeling the pressure to have the BEST VALENTINE’S DAY EVER? Try spreading the love year round - your partner and your relationship will thank you.
Love is in the air and that calls for…. Dr. Amy’s favorite romantic playlist!
The number one most important thing you must do is to spend quality time together.
Welcome to 2019! It’s a new year and it’s time for a new you. The new year is a great time to shake the patterns of the past, grow as a person, and live your best life. Here’s some recommended reading to help you get started on your path to greatness!
The pressure of the holidays and extra time spent with loved ones can really show us where we need to do work to keep relationships strong.
These movies are always a good place to go when you need to feel better about your relationship. Or, if you’re single, it’s a nice reminder that things could always be worse. Haha!
Infidelity causes intense emotional pain — anger, disbelief, fear, guilt, shame. But an affair doesn't have to mean the end of your marriage. Understand how a marriage can be rebuilt after an affair.
If no one is listening, a simple misunderstanding can snowball into much more.
Dr. Amy offers advice on how to keep a relationship fulfilling and healthy in the face of challenges. Here she discusses eight pitfalls to avoid during marital conflicts.
Assertiveness can help control stress and anger and improve coping skills for mental illnesses. Learn assertive behavior with these steps.
Looking for love? Or, are just looking for new ways to improve your relationship? Try these books, they're full of great advice and the perfect compliment to counseling.
The book, The 5 Love Languages: the Secret to Love that Lasts, gives great insight into the different ways we communicate love to others.
