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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It’s a Me Thing, Dang It! - Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships From Changing Their Diapers to (Hopefully!) Them Changing Yours

Posted November 13, 202301:10:32

Have you ever wished for a better relationship with your parents? As a parent, do you worry that how you're raising your kids now might make them feel...

Processing the Unthinkable: Hours After Lewiston, Maine Neighborhood Mass Murder

Posted October 30, 202301:01:25

Last Wednesday evening, October 25, 2023, Tony Overbay, LMFT, and Joshua Shea traded text messages as they often do on Wednesday to discuss whether...

When Therapy/Coaching Does More Harm Than Good - The Destructive Nature of Shame and Blame

Posted October 23, 202300:37:02

Tony tackles the alarming issue of unhealthy practices in therapy, spurred by a recent news article detailing the unethical behavior of therapist Jody...

Worry Less, Live More: How to Hit the Happiness Jackpot by Letting Go

Posted October 11, 202300:38:12

Have you ever wondered why chasing happiness often leaves you feeling unfulfilled? Or why your need for control seems to be controlling you? Tony answers...

Wounded by Words? Healing the Scars of Internal Negativity

Posted October 5, 202300:53:49

Dive deep with Tony as he unravels the origins and implications of our "inner critic." From the evolutionary roots that kept our ancestors safe from...