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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Love's Rough Draft: Rewriting Unhappy Marriages (aka Relationships Shouldn't Suck!)

Posted May 17, 202300:50:23

Tony dissects the article “Divorce Probably Won’t Make You Happier, Study Says”

Making Sense of the Senseless: Unveiling the World of Apophenia

Posted May 10, 202300:50:23

Tony explores the concept of apophenia and its relevance in mental health. Apophenia refers to the tendency of the human brain to perceive patterns,...

Simple Phrases that Indicate the Health of your Relationship PLUS Murder on the Couch Preview!

Posted May 3, 202301:01:26

Tony discusses the 9 phrases that, if used daily, are strong indicators that “your relationship is more successful” than most from the article “Harvard-trained...

Pain is Unavoidable - Suffering...Not So Much (aka Optional)

Posted April 26, 202300:48:36

Pain is unavoidable; suffering, on the other hand, is apparently an option. Most people prefer neither pain nor suffering, but if suffering indeed is...

Introducing "Murder on the Couch" - True Crime Meets Therapy...Follow Today!

Posted April 25, 202300:00:56

Murder on the Couch, a True Crime Meets Therapy Podcast co-hosted by Tony Overbay, LMFT, host of the award-winning The Virtual Couch podcast, as well...