Louise Merves-Okin, Clinical Psychologist

I am an experienced clinical psychologist whose practice is dedicated to relationship issues of individuals, couples, families and adolescents.

My expertise include over 25 years of experience in Marriage and Family counseling, sexual problems and individual therapy, including anxiety, stress, depression and mood disorders. I offer a client centered approach with individualized care where patients are equal partners in decisions affecting their lives.
It is important to me to empower my patients and help them to acquire the tools they need to cope with daily problems, maintain positive relationships and fully enjoy life’s pleasures, including those intrinsic to a healthy sexual experience.
In our therapeutic relationship
~ I will help you develop the successful skills for developing positive long term relationships.
~Techniques to bring back intimacy between you and your partner through improved verbal communication and renewed sexual pleasure.
~ Treatment of sexual concerns- both physical and psychological
~Strategies to integrate change, personal growth and healing into your life
~Helpful methods to to cope with life transitions, including the birth of a baby, illness, divorce, economic stress, aging , death and unpredictable circumstances such as a pandemic.
I have advanced training in mind body methods such as meditation, EMDR and EFT to treat and handle anxiety and trauma.
My credentials include
~Clinical member of the American Association of Sex Educators, counselors and Therapists(AASECT)
~Licensed Clinical Psychologist
~Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
~Certificate of Hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis( ASCH)
~Diplomate, The American Board of Sexology

I have published numerous articles for Academic journals such as American Journal of Family
Therapy . Also, I have had articles published in Prevention Health Books for women.