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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BONUS What If Trying to Choose To Be Happy Isn't Working?

Posted February 13, 202000:43:25

Plenty of well-meaning people in our lives try and motivate us by saying, "Just choose to be happy every day!" But why, then, isn't it that easy? Why...

She's ALWAYS Late! He NEVER Asks About My Day! What To Do With All or Nothing/Black or White Thinking!

Posted February 11, 202000:46:54

All or nothing...He’s ALWAYS late! She NEVER asks me about my day. The kids will absolutely never, ever, no matter what I say pick up after themselves...

Where To Begin Today To Drive Change...4 ACT Sessions in One Podcast!

Posted February 4, 202000:41:31

In Dr. Steven Hayes’ book A Liberated Mind, How to Pivot Toward What Matters https://amzn.to/34w72BT Dr. Hayes shares some research that shows how...

Dr. Shelly Hoover, Author of Timeless Sisters, ALS Advocate, On Making the Most of Every Moment

Posted January 28, 202001:04:54

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BONUS - Do I NEED My Partner For My Own Happiness? Discovering Sue Johnson's Love Sense

Posted January 23, 202000:46:03

One of the popular messages shared by both therapists and media alike is that we are supposed to be in complete control of our own emotions before,...