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May 2025
31 m

Love Addiction & CBT

Dr. Julie Osborn, LCSW, Psy.D
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Robert Palmer said it best when he sang about being addicted to love! However, addiction of any kind can rob you of good judgement. An addiction to love can ironically have a negative impact on your most important relationships. What are the most common signs of love addiction? How can you use CBT tools to help you have a more balanced view of love? Join me, ... Show More
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