Financial Therapy Texas Blog

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Stephanie Zepeda, PhD, LMFTS Stephanie Zepeda, PhD, LMFTS

Is Financial Anxiety Hurting Your Relationship?

Financial Anxiety can literally ruin your relationship — fighting about money is one of the most commonly cited reasons for divorce. Early identification of Financial Anxiety can help couples understand and work together to help improve their communication about money.

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Stephanie Zepeda, PhD, LMFTS Stephanie Zepeda, PhD, LMFTS

Gambling Addiction: When something fun becomes problematic

Ah, Gambling! Just the word conjures images of smoky casinos, bright lights, and a soundtrack of Sinatra’s “Luck Be A Lady Tonight” playing overhead. While still a way to safely enjoy the thrill of the chase for many, for some, this can quickly become life-shattering.

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Stephanie Zepeda, PhD, LMFTS Stephanie Zepeda, PhD, LMFTS

Online Shopping Addiction Scale — A closer look

Am I a ‘healthy’ shopper … Or am I using my shopping in an addictive way? How the hell can I tell the difference?

This is where scales can be helpful as we assess our need to change our spending behaviors (or not!).

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