Blog: Relationships

10 Favorite Books Read in 2019

10 Favorite Books Read in 2019

Ashleigh Louis, PhD, LMFT, PA

This week marks the completion of the 3,000 hours required for licensure as a psychologist, which also marks the end of my role as the Inner Fökus blogger-in-chief! Thank you...

10 Favorite Books Read in 2019

Ashleigh Louis, PhD, LMFT, PA

This week marks the completion of the 3,000 hours required for licensure as a psychologist, which also marks the end of my role as the Inner Fökus blogger-in-chief! Thank you...

Personality Disorders: An Overview

Personality Disorders: An Overview

Ashleigh Louis, PhD, LMFT, PA

Personality disorders are mental health conditions that are characterized by pervasive and enduring patterns of thinking and behaving in ways that deviate from cultural norms and cause distress, either for...

Personality Disorders: An Overview

Ashleigh Louis, PhD, LMFT, PA

Personality disorders are mental health conditions that are characterized by pervasive and enduring patterns of thinking and behaving in ways that deviate from cultural norms and cause distress, either for...

5 Qualities of Strong Friendships

5 Qualities of Strong Friendships

Ashleigh Louis, PhD, LMFT, PA

While more attention is often paid to familial and romantic relationships, strong and healthy friendships also play an essential role in providing support, joy, and understanding to individuals throughout their...

5 Qualities of Strong Friendships

Ashleigh Louis, PhD, LMFT, PA

While more attention is often paid to familial and romantic relationships, strong and healthy friendships also play an essential role in providing support, joy, and understanding to individuals throughout their...

Pitfalls in Thinking Part 5: Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Pitfalls in Thinking Part 5: Self-Fulfilling Pr...

Ashleigh Louis, PhD, LMFT, PA

A self-fulfilling prophecy refers to a belief that comes true because we act in ways that make it more likely to occur. When we have positive or negative expectations about...

Pitfalls in Thinking Part 5: Self-Fulfilling Pr...

Ashleigh Louis, PhD, LMFT, PA

A self-fulfilling prophecy refers to a belief that comes true because we act in ways that make it more likely to occur. When we have positive or negative expectations about...

10 Ways to Enhance Intimacy in Any Relationship

10 Ways to Enhance Intimacy in Any Relationship

Ashleigh Louis, PhD, LMFT, PA

Intimacy: nearly all of us want it and yet so many of us struggle with it. Whether it’s getting to know a new person better, connecting with that coworker you...

10 Ways to Enhance Intimacy in Any Relationship

Ashleigh Louis, PhD, LMFT, PA

Intimacy: nearly all of us want it and yet so many of us struggle with it. Whether it’s getting to know a new person better, connecting with that coworker you...