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Lessons Learned from a Vindictive Wife

When I first started specializing in the Psychology of Men & Marriage, people would often ask how it happened that a woman like me – who knew so much about men & romance – wasn’t...

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Solving Cinderella’s Problem

I have often identified with Cinderella. She gets just one brief night of fantasy at The Royal Ball where she falls in love with the Handsome Prince, and he likewise falls in love with her....

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Breaking Free

Growing up is a process. Jesus did it. And so do we. We go from dependence on our parents to independence. If we keep going as we should in our human relationships, we will begin to understand...

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How to Become a Wise Woman

The wise woman builds her house,but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. PROVERBS 14:1 Who is this Wise Woman? How does she think differently than the foolish one?...

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How well do you know yourself?

Being created in the image of God means we are designed to reflect aspects of His character. love. hope. passion.wisdom. faithfulness. joy.power. peace. goodness. Which of these is...

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Perhaps You Should Just Give Up

You feel all alone. This is not how you had your life or your love planned. You have hoped & dreamed & been disappointed. Over & over again. You don’t understand....

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As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Debi has been working with couples & training counselors for more than 20 years. Now you can benefit from what she's learned about the Psychology of Men as a psychotherapist, university professor, & mother of 3 sons.

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a wise woman’s guide

The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. PROVERBS 14:1

God can do anything, you know — far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply & gently within us. EPHESIANS 3:20

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The information provided herein is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace a professional evaluation or treatment for emotional and relational concerns. If you are experiencing severe distress or believe you may be a victim of domestic violence, please contact a licensed mental health professional for assistance. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

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Dr. Smith first opened the doors to OC Christian Counseling in Santa Ana in 2005. She is a California Licensed Psychologist [PSY21711] & a Texas Licensed Psychologist w/Provisional Status [38600]. She remains passionate about helping Christian couples & single adults find more effective ways to apply biblical principles and the findings of research to everyday life.

Dr. Smith earned her Master of Arts (MA) & Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degrees at Rosemead School of Psychology-Biola University. Dr. Smith has taught graduate & undergraduate psychology courses at several Christian universities, including Biola University & Azusa Pacific University, as well as MidAmerica Nazarene University, where she had earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA). She also completed an APPIC accredited internship at the University of Kansas Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), as well as a specialized externship in Emotionally-Focused Therapy with Couples. She is a Certified Facilitator & Trainer for Prepare-Enrich.

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