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JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 5/27/25 JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 5/27/25

What We Can Learn from Thunderbolts* the Movie About Mental Health

What Marvel’s Thunderbolts* teaches us about pain, connection, and growth—and why those lessons matter for mental health and wellness.

JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 4/29/25 JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 4/29/25

What Do You Believe About Your Relationship?

What we believe about our relationships shows up as sensors or detectors for what’s okay or not, what’s ‘normal’ or not, what’s forgivable or not. And they reveal themselves as behavioral patterns. Some beliefs create distance in relationships—here’s what to do instead.

JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 3/10/25 JoEllen Lange, MA LMFT 3/10/25

Why She Says You’re Not Listening—And What to Do About It

Your partner wanted to talk and has started to share her thoughts. You’re there. You’re facing her. And then you hear, “You’re not listening to me.” And now Wait, what?! zings through your brain. Feel confused? Frustrated? Maybe even somewhat defensive? I am listening! What just happened?!