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- QuestionWhy am I possessive over my girlfriend?Susan Pazak, PhDDr. Susan Pazak is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Professional Life Coach. With more than 21 years of experience, she specializes in treating adolescents and adults with psychological issues using cognitive behavioral therapy, symptom reduction skills, and behavior modification techniques. She has been featured in numerous media outlets and shows, including “My Strange Addiction". Dr. Pazak holds a BA in Psychology with a minor in Communications from The University of Pittsburgh, an MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Professional Life CoachThere could be trust issues at play! Security in a relationship requires trust in the person that you're in a relationship with; even more importantly, it requires us to be secure with who we are as people.
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- ↑ Susan Pazak, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Professional Life Coach. Expert Interview. 22 February 2022.
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2018/06/to-overcome-your-insecurity-recognize-where-it-really-comes-from
- ↑ Susan Pazak, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Professional Life Coach. Expert Interview. 22 February 2022.
- ↑ Susan Pazak, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Professional Life Coach. Expert Interview. 22 February 2022.
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/relationship-help.htm
- ↑ Susan Pazak, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Professional Life Coach. Expert Interview. 22 February 2022.
- ↑ Susan Pazak, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Professional Life Coach. Expert Interview. 22 February 2022.
- ↑ https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/respecting-your-partners-boundaries/
- ↑ Susan Pazak, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Professional Life Coach. Expert Interview. 22 February 2022.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201205/building-confidence-and-self-esteem
- ↑ Susan Pazak, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Professional Life Coach. Expert Interview. 22 February 2022.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201205/building-confidence-and-self-esteem
- ↑ Susan Pazak, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Professional Life Coach. Expert Interview. 22 February 2022.
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/social-media-and-mental-health.htm
- ↑ https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/4-things-that-make-a-relationship-healthy-or-unhealthy/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-runaway-mind/202001/are-you-overthinker
- ↑ https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/am-i-ready-to-date/
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/relationship-help.htm
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/finding-a-therapist-who-can-help-you-heal.htm
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