Anita Chlipala
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About Anita
Anita A. Chlipala is a dating and relationship therapist, author, and speaker. She is on a mission to prove that healthy, satisfying, and passionate relationships are possible.Anita uses relationship science to give practical advice that brings results. She is frequently quoted in the media, and has been featured in Oprah Magazine, The Today Show, Dr. Oz, Cosmopolitan, People, Men’s Health Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Brides, and many more.
Anita is a licensed marriage & family therapist (LMFT) and received her Master’s degree in the nationally accredited Marital & Family therapy program from the University of San Diego. She works with singles, individuals, and couples.
Anita’s book, First Comes Us, The Busy Couple’s Guide to Lasting Love, is available on Amazon.
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By Anita A. Chlipala, LMFT I’m late to the James Clear bandwagon. I only recently read his #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits on the recommendation of a client. Lately I’ve been finding myself struggling with time management. I … Continue reading
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A client plopped down on my couch last week — let’s call him Brian. He said, “I’m getting married in 4 months, but I’m at a crossroads. How do I know if I’m doing the right thing?” These questions aren’t … Continue reading
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By Anita A. Chlipala, LMFT As a dating and relationship therapist, one of the most frequent things I hear from my unmarried (but want to be married) clients is that they don’t want to waste their time. But over and … Continue reading
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You can’t shake the feelings once you’ve been cheated on. The disbelief; the shock; the devastation. The disorienting sensation that you don’t know what’s true and real and what wasn’t—all compounded by a surreal realization that you don’t know who … Continue reading
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Do you go on a lot of dates but none of them seem to pan out past a few dates or weeks? You may tell yourself that you have high standards and don’t want to settle, or that you just … Continue reading
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One of my male friends is 5’7″. He’s been on Match.com and told me his message inbox is radio silent. He will message women and they won’t respond, and doesn’t receive messages initiated by women either. But then he told … Continue reading
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