The Beguiling Complexity of Pathological Lying

Family Counseling Insights brought to you by Patricia McTague-Loft One of the most important factors that affect the quality of a friendship or romantic relationship is trust. Friends trust each other to be there when they need them — to “have their back.” The more a...

Do You Consider Yourself Biased?

Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft  It’s no secret that people can get into some rather heated discussions these days. Topics that can really get someone excited range from politics to social issues. Too often, people on...

The Complex Nuances Of Wealth Psychology

Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft  You don’t have to be in the workforce very long before you’ve probably noticed something very interesting: the most successful people are not always the smartest or most talented or...

For Couples, Six Red Lines Not To Cross

Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft There may not be any research to back up this statement, but it’s a pretty fair guess that most people do not get married with the intention of getting divorced. Why, then, does the divorce...