Fernando Campos

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Fernando Campos is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Founder of Avant-Garde Therapy in Davie, Florida. Fernando has over 11 years of experience and offers telehealth, individual therapy, couples counseling, teen therapy, and family therapy programs. He has worked as a community educator on the topics of intimate partner abuse and trauma, anger management, family engagement, and counseling within alternative education. He is trained in CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), Solution Focused Therapy, and BSFT (brief strategic family therapy). Fernando holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University.

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Handle a Dramatic Sister in Law

Whether or not you think your sister-in-law is crazy depends a lot on what crazy means for you. But some of the indicators that your sister-in-law is not considerate of your needs include being sent masses of outraged te...

How False Accusations in a Relationship Impact Your Mental Health

Learn the emotional effects of false accusations on relationshipsHealthy relationships are built on trust. When a partner falsely accuses the other of bad behavior, that trust can be shaken, causing major psychological ...

Unicorns in Relationships: What Are They (and How to Find One)

Get the full scoop on unicorns in poly communities If you're interested in or just curious about polyamory, you've probably heard the phrase "unicorn" a few times. But what does that really mean and who exactly is the "...

How to

Stop Your Parents from Fighting

Listening to your parents fight is very very hard to do, and you may not know to respond when they start up again. You may be wondering if there's anything you can do to make them stop. Unfortunately, no one can '''make'...

What It Means to Fish For Compliments (& Why People Do It)

Everything you need to know about this fishy expressionDoes someone you know always seem to be looking for praise and boasting to try and get you to admire them? They might be fishing for compliments, and we’re here t...

How to Spot and Survive a Narcissist’s Smear Campaign

Overcome narcissistic abuse with our expert-backed guideA smear campaign is a tactic narcissists use to ruin another person’s reputation. These manipulative attacks can be really devaluing and alienating to whoever a...

Mono-Poly Relationships: Definition, Tips for Success, & More

How to thrive in a monogamous-polyamorous dynamicWe all know that monogamous partners go well with other monogamous people, and polyamorous partners match well with other polyamorous people. But what about when a monogam...

How to

Care for Younger Siblings

As older siblings, it’s sometimes your responsibility to take care of your younger brothers and sisters. This is especially true if you're in a single parent household or your parents work a lot. It can be hard if you ...

11 Rules For Successful Polyamorous Relationships: Tips, Boundaries, & More

Learn how polyamorous relationships work—and how to set rules and boundaries for you and your partnersAre you thinking of exploring polyamory? If so, you’re not alone. These unconventional relationships can be incr...

How to

Become a Polygamist

Polygamists are people who have more than one spouse. Polygamy is banned in the United States, as well as most developed countries, though it is quite common in other parts of the world. In spite of its illegality in mos...

Overstimulation: How to Stop & Prevent It

The best ways to stop being overstimulatedOverstimulation is a state caused by too much sensory input. Everything around you triggers one or more of your senses, and when too much information is being processed at once, ...

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Deal With Drama Queens or Kings

Drama queens and kings will show up all throughout your life, from grade school to your workplace as an adult. While dealing with these people might feel tedious and exhausting, there are ways to handle your interactions...

Want to Open Your Relationship? 10 Tips for Talking About Polyamory with Your Partner

Polyamory is a fancy term for being in a romantic relationship with multiple people. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misconceptions about polyamory out there, which can make it tricky to talk about with your partner. ...

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Tolerate an Annoying Brother

Brothers can really get on each other’s nerves, but since you will have to spend a lot of time together, it is important to learn how to tolerate the annoyances. You can take specifics steps in the moment to ignore the...

Gaslighting Is Abuse: 10 Signs It’s Happening to You

Learn to recognize gaslighting in all kinds of relationshipsGaslighting is a terrible form of emotional abuse. It occurs when someone manipulates a person into questioning their own sanity, causing them to doubt their f...

Serial Monogamy: Definition, Causes, Drawbacks, & More

How to recognize a serial monogamist and break the cycleDo you know someone who’s never single? They always seem to find a new partner, even after a long-term relationship ends. Or, maybe you’re the one who’s perpe...

How to

Quit Using Heroin

Quitting heroin means fighting for your life against an inner addict who wants to control you, own you, and kill you. Choosing to come off junk and learning to control your junkie might be the most important decision you...

Types of Gaslighting You Might Experience (with Examples)

Learn how to recognize and respond to gaslightingThe easiest way to describe gaslighting is to say that it's when somebody makes you feel like your feelings are wrong.. 5 February, 2021. Sometimes, people gaslight intent...

Are You Gaslighting Yourself? Why You Do It and How to Stop

Learn to go easier on yourself & improve your confidenceDo you tend to be really hard on yourself? Do you sometimes weigh yourself down with heavy thoughts like “This is all my fault,” or “I’m too sensitive”? ...

How to Spot and Respond to Gaslighting at Work

What to say to a workplace gaslighter and when to get HR involvedYou've likely heard the term "gaslighting" with respect to romantic relationships—but it can, and does, happen in the workplace as well. Workplace gaslig...

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