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5 Popular Types Of Relationship Therapy

Dr. Chantal Uses the Best Ideas from Each Couples Counseling Approaches The Gottman Method Drs. John and Julie Gottman are marriage counselors as well as marriage researchers. In ...
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Come on in! We have in-person therapy & counseling appointments!

What a rollercoaster we all had during the Covid-19 pandemic! While most psychotherapists and psychotherapy clients discovered that they prefer in-person therapy, a few good things have stayed ...
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Our Christian Counselor: Rev. Arlett Tracey-Gayle, M.S., M.Div.

A new Christian Counselor and Family Therapist in Plantation FL. I met Arlett over eight years ago. I was the Clinical Supervisor of an agency that provided assessment ...
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5 Ways to Improve Mental Health & Increase Happiness

You can learn how to be happier! Therapy can help with that! Happy people do things differently. They make their emotional wellbeing a priority and practice daily and ...
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PreMarital Counseling: Will it Help Your Marriage?

Dr. Chantal offers premarital counseling and couples therapy in her Plantation FL office, located near Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Davie, Sunrise, Hollywood, and Cooper City, Florida. Premarital Counseling increases ...
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Panic Attack Symptoms: Understanding and Overcoming Your Anxiety

What are Panic Attacks? Chest tightening? Sweaty palms? Fast heartbeat? You may be having a Panic Attack! Anxiety symptoms that are severe enough to be diagnosed as an ...

Insomnia & Mood: 5 Tips to Improve Sleep

Sleep and Mental Health Want better sleep? Follow these tips! The quality of your sleep has a direct impact on your mental health and your mood.  Without adequate ...
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Parenting Tips: 3 Ways to Make Your Children’s World Better

Parenting Tips for Raising Happy Kids Today is Red Nose Day; a day where millions of people come together to laugh and raise money to make the world ...
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Want Better Relationships? Here’s the Secret!

Start Improving Your Relationships Today! Some time ago, I wrote an article for PsychCentral, titled "The Secret to Great Relationships of Any Kind" in which I share a ...
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Understanding Suicide and Getting Help

Suicide: Getting Help According to the Center for Disease Control, there were over 41,000 suicides in 2013.  Suicide is a more frequent cause of death than homicide! And ...
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Infidelity in Marriage: What to do next?

Infidelity: You've discovered your spouse has cheated. What should you do now? Relationship infidelity  is a common reason couples seek marriage counseling. Many couples, though, do not get ...
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5 Ways to Overcome Fear and Achieve Your Goals

What's Holding You Back? Most of us are afraid from time to time, and that fear can hold us back.  In addition to getting therapy for worry and ...
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What is a Psychologist?

What is a Psychologist? What is a Psychologist? In mental health and psychology, there are a lot of professional designations, fancy titles, and letters after therapists’ names.  It ...

How to Succeed in Marriage Counseling

Want to get the most our of your marriage counseling sessions? Learn the 3 Keys to Marriage Counseling Success! Read this article on my GoodTherapy.org blog (Due to ...
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7 Ways Couples Counseling Can Help Empty Nesters

Guest Blog Post by Stuart Fensterheim, LCSW, Couples Counseling Expert Couples counseling can help empty nesters reconnect! In recent years, there has been a large increase in the ...
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The Myth of “Being Normal”: 3 Reasons People Avoid Therapy

Mental Health Awareness Month 2014 My husband and I recently had our first child. We were two lifelong, career-minded singles when we met and had very few friends ...
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Depression Symptoms

Depression Symptoms - Treatment: Plantation, Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Weston, Sunrise, Copper City. Depression Symptoms: What are the symptoms of depression?   Let's get rid of your depression symptoms ...
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Postpartum Depression

Dr. Gagnon is a postpartum depression expert and offers postpartum depression counseling & treatment in Plantation FL. Postpartum Depression, Baby Blues & Postpartum Adjustment Counseling   Feeling sad, ...

Couples Counseling: Getting Started

Dr. Chantal Gagnon PhD LMHC : couples counseling and marital therapy in Plantation FL (Greater Fort Lauderdale).  Couples Counseling and Marital Therapy Couples Counseling can help you feel ...
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Divorce Support

Going through a divorce? Counseling can ease the transition. Divorce Support and Counseling Dealing with Divorce Whether you are the person who initiated the divorce, or not, dealing ...
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What is a SuperShrink? and Why should your Therapist be one?

SuperShrinks are responsible for 80% of good therapy outcomes! What are “SuperShrinks”? Some therapists are just better. There, I said it. It’s a scary statement to make because ...
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Afraid to try new things? 3 Tips to Reduce Anxiety

Reduce Anxiety! Become Fearless!  3 Tips to Reduce Anxiety I have to admit, I was quite frightened yesterday at the thought of taking my 3 month old to ...
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How to Reduce Stress and Prevent Burnout

Feeling Stressed? Therapy is a good choice for reducing stress and preventing burnout! Let’s define stress Understanding where stress comes from is one of the first steps to ...
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Low Self Esteem

Low Self Esteem? Improve self-esteem and build confidence! What is Self Esteem? There are lots of ways to define self esteem, but a self esteem definition we can ...
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Family Therapy

Family Therapy helps families find joy and harmony again! Family Therapy and Counseling for Families Family Therapy is a form of therapy that is based on helping families ...
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Dating Coach

Dating Advice from a Dating Coach   A Dating Coach can help you break unhealthy relationship patterns and finally find true love! Dating Advice from a Dating Coach ...
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Life Coach

Life Coach in Plantation FL A life coach can help you get back on top & feel in control of your life! What is a Life Coach? When ...
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How to Find a Therapist

4 Tips for How to Find a Therapist Dr. Gagnon is a therapist in Plantation Florida. Confused about how to find a therapist? Read my tips below. How ...
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Therapy for Anxiety

Feeling anxious, worried, or overwhelmed? Therapy for Anxiety Psychotherapy has been shown to be a very effective treatment for anxiety, worry, and anxiety disorders.  In particular, Cognitive Behavioral ...
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Anger: Therapy for Anger Management

Is your anger hurting your relationships? Therapy for Anger Management Dealing with Anger Dealing with anger can be difficult and hurtful both for the person who has a ...
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Does Your Marriage Need a Spring Cleaning? 3 Tips to Improve Your Marriage

  As a marriage counselor in Plantation, Florida, one of the things I see so often when I do couples counseling is that people wait much too long ...

What is Depression? Types of Depression – Part 2

With proper counseling and treatment, you can get rid of that depression cloud hanging over you! In part 1 of this post (What is Depression? Types of Depression ...

ADD & ADHD

There are many effective treatments for ADD and ADHD - for children, teens, and adults. What is ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?   ADHD Definition ADHD is a ...
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What is Depression? Types of Depression – Part 1

What is Depression? What is depression? Many people don't realize they have depression, because depression can take many forms. A lot of my patients are surprised when I ...
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Bipolar Disorder

Psychotherapy is an important part of treatment for mood disorders. Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression) Formerly called Manic Depression, Bipolar Disorders are often misunderstood both by individuals with bipolar ...

Depression Help: Treatments for Depression

With Depression Help, you can start to feel like yourself again! Why wait? Call today! You don’t have to live with depression!  You can get better! There are ...
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What is Psychotherapy?

What is Psychotherapy? Can Therapy Help You? What is Psychotherapy? Can Psychotherapy Help You? People often ask me the question: "What is Psychotherapy?". Psychotherapy is a type of ...
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Eating Disorders

What are the different types of eating disorders? This informational post on Eating Disorders is a National Institute of Mental Health publication, and is reprinted here with permission. ...
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Christian Counseling

Dr. Chantal Gagnon PhD LMHC provides marriage counseling, family therapy, and individual counseling in Plantation FL. What is Christian Counseling? What is Christian Counseling? Well, that depends on ...
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Psychotherapist in Plantation FL

About Dr. Chantal Marie Gagnon, Ph.D., LMHC  - Psychotherapist in Plantation FL Make an appointment with Dr. Chantal, Psychotherapist in Plantation FLReady to Find Happiness, Be Healthier, and ...
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Help For Depression – Feel Good Again!

Ready to feel happy again?   Where to Get Help For Depression I’m so glad you’re reading this blog post today, because many people with depression symptoms simply ...
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Maternity Leave – Back on April 1st, 2014!!!

Information about Dr. Gagnon's Maternity Leave: Please read update section below for updates!   Dear Client/Patient, As you know, I will be on maternity leave beginning in October ...
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Trauma and PTSD Therapy

PTSD Therapy Plantation FL PTSD Therapy can help you regain control of your mind and your life! Treatment for PTSD & Trauma PTSD symptoms (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) ...
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Advice for Newlyweds: What No One Tells You About The First 3 Years

The first few years can be tough. Totally normal! Newlywed Adjustment - Guest Blog Post by Pastor Kennedy In the midst of wedding planning, shinny rings and happy ...
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Re-Train Your Brain: 4 Tips to Reduce Anxiety

Has anxiety taken over your brain? How Positivity and Anxiety Relate (Guest Blog by Ryan Rivera) Anxiety is a fascinating condition. It genuinely changes chemicals in your brain ...
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Are You Emotionally Out of Gas? Tips for a Healthy Life!

How full is your emotional gas tank? My chiropractor (hey Dr. Larry!) said to me not too long ago, that when you don't sleep well, are doing too ...
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Is PMDD (Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder) real?

THE SHORT ANSWER: yes, it's real. THE LONG ANSWER PMDD can be thought of as an extreme form of PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome), but with symptoms that are more ...
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Why Did Sandy Hook Happen? : The Psychology of Mass Shooters

My cousin Dominique has a theory about life and people. It goes a little something like this: when children don't feel loved, nurtured, & valued, they turn out ...
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Spirituality in Medicine and Psychiatry: Can faith reduce neuroses and improve physical and emotional health?

Does spirituality have a role in healthcare? I've always been fascinated both by spirituality and human psychology, so the intersection of the two is a topic I've been ...
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The Perfect Storm of PMDD (Pre-Mestrual Dysphoric Disorder)

  The Perfect Storm of PMDD Guest Blog Post by Liana, from www.LivingWithPMDD.com Could you have PMDD too? Unfortunately, I’m one of those atypical types who has my ...
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Anxiety Counseling

Anxiety Counseling Anxiety Counseling: Imagine Living without Anxiety! Counseling for Generalized Anxiety, Worry, Fears, Panic Attacks and Social Phobia I read a New York Times blog post recently ...
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Does marriage counseling really work? Can marriages be saved?

Marriage Counseling: Does your marriage need improvement? Marriage Counseling As a psychotherapist and relationship coach who provides marriage counseling to couples in Plantation FL 33317 and the surrounding ...
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Finding Work You Love

Are you passionate about your career?   A Passionate Work Life As a Life Coach in Greater Fort Lauderdale, many of my clients come see me to help ...
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Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Psychiatrist – What’s the Difference?

Florida has several types of Mental Health professionals: Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, Counselor. What is the difference between a Psychologist, a Psychotherapist, a Counselor, and a Psychiatrist? Which one ...
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Be Your Own Life Coach

Where do you want to go? My husband and I recently bought a home in Plantation, Florida. I’m so excited about it because I finally get to design ...
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A Personal Message from Dr. Gagnon, Psychotherapist and Life Coach

  Dr. Chantal Marie Gagnon, PhD LMHC Psychotherapist & Life Coach Plantation FL:Welcome to my website! Welcome to my website and blog! I'm so glad you stopped by ...
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How to know if you or someone you love is an Alcoholic

Are you drinking too much? Therapy can help you learn to feel good without drinking. Most of my patients who have a drinking problem would not consider themselves ...
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Beautiful Weddings, Ugly Marriages

Is your marriage as beautiful as your wedding was? Or could your relationship use a little marital therapy? Marriage Counseling can Help You Create a Loving Relationship Couples ...
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Verbal and Emotional Abuse in Marriages

How often do you yell at your spouse? Does your spouse yell at you?   What is verbal and emotional abuse? My intention was to begin this blog ...
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Lessons from an Olympic Champion – Danell Leyva

Is there a Champion in you too? Danell Leyva is my new hero. I know, I know.....everyone is raving about Michael Phelps and how he’s the all time ...
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How to Recognize Emotional Abuse?

Are you in an abusive relationship? Emotional Abuse in Relationships While most of us, from time to time, say things in the heat of the moment that we ...

3 Strategies to Help your Child with ADHD

With structured help from parents, teachers, and therapists, kids with ADHD can succeed and thrive! Parenting a Child with ADHD   Tending to the needs of a child ...
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Social Phobia and Social Anxiety Disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder: Are you uncomfortable in social situations? Social Anxiety Disorder   What is Social Phobia? Many people are uncomfortable in social situations, but for about 1 ...
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How to Cope with Major Life Stressors

Major Life Stressors Major life stressors include signicant changes such as losing a job, getting divorced, getting married, having a baby, or relocating. While the suggestions above will ...

6 Ways to Reduce Stress and Improve Health

Want less stress? Dr. Chantal Gagnon PhD LMHC, Plantation FL Psychotherapist offers advice for stress management. Simple Things You Can Do to Keep Stress at Bay . Have ...
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Creating Change in Your Life

What change do you want to create in your life?Every work day I eat two meals sitting at my desk. In doing that I’ve learned that trying to ...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Counseling and Therapy (Psychotherapy)

Counseling FAQ Dr. Chantal Marie Gagnon is a practicing psychotherapist in Plantation, Florida. She offers individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, marriage counseling, family therapy & counseling for children and ...

What People Are Saying about Dr. Chantal – Counselor and Life Coach in Plantation, Florida

Testimonials about Dr. Chantal Gagnon - Plantation Florida Counselor, Therapist, Life Coach Psychotherapist, Marriage Counselor, and Life Coach in Plantation, Florida, 33324 (Greater Fort Lauderdale) The clients, patients, ...
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Insomnia & Mood: 5 Tips to Improve Sleep

Sleep and Mental Health The quality of your sleep has a direct impact on your mental health and your mood.…

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Parenting Tips: 3 Ways to Make Your Children’s World Better

Today is Red Nose Day; a day where millions of people come together to laugh and raise money to make…

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Anxiety Counseling

Anxiety is more common in America than anywhere else! And “Anxiety” is the most Googled term in Mental Health. Anxiety Counseling can teach you how to get ride of your anxiety.

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