The Virtual Couch

Practical mental health insights, relationship tools, and personal growth strategies from licensed therapist Tony Overbay for navigating addiction, emotional maturity, parenting, and faith transitions.

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Why We Care What Other People Think: Unraveling Our Need for Approval and Validation

Posted February 7, 202400:46:15

Tony Overbay, LMFT, tackles the timeless question, "Why do we care so much about what others think?" Offering insights on halting the cycle of worrying...

Live Relationship QA w/Sydney Overbay I

Posted February 2, 202400:54:09

(Description provided by AI, i.e., we’re really not this stuffy) On this TikTok live session, a father-daughter duo - Tony, a licensed Marriage and...

Tackling Marriage Challenges Head-On - Understanding Relationship Dynamics and Emotional Growth

Posted January 29, 202400:49:46

Tony shares the story of Hudson and Bailey, a couple working towards improving their marriage, particularly around communication patterns and how they...

Rewiring Emotions: From Humor to Honesty in Therapy

Posted January 15, 202400:49:31

Tony takes inspiration from Carolyn Steber's article, "Is Everyone Out Here Lying To Their Therapist,"

"Sacred Rest” Author Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: How to Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, and Restore Your Sanity

Posted January 4, 202401:14:09

Did you know there are several different types of rest beyond just sleeping? Coming from a 'we don’t know what we don’t know' standpoint, today’s...