Financial therapy clients experiment with different apps to help them take charge of their finances. YNAB works for many because it allows clients to plan ahead, embrace their true expenses and put each dollar to work. Here is an article that describes one person’s experience with YNAB –
Using YNAB to take charge of money
Financial Therapy with Elaine Korngold
Most therapists are trained to talk about issues such as sexual behavior or substance abuse eating, but not about financial issues and their significance. This is despite the fact that couples rank money as the top problem prior to marriage, and in the early stages of marriage. Money is one of the main reasons that couples argue or divorce.
This is where I can help. My professional background and my training give me a unique perspective on how money impacts individuals and couples. Frequently, it is not the lack of money that creates stress and anxiety, but how people mismanage their finances. I can help you clarify your values around money, identify the messages you received from your family, and understand what drives your money behaviors. For couples, I integrate Financial Therapy with Gottman Method Couples Therapy to help couples communicate more constructively and develop tactical skills to foster a healthy financial partnership. For compulsive behaviors related to money, such as shopping addiction or gambling, I offer Brainspotting therapy for addiction.
In my private practice, I encourage people to explore how their finances affect their emotional well-being through discussions about budgets, financial values, and core beliefs about money and spending. Research indicates that good financial health is important to reducing stress and increasing stability and satisfaction. With counseling, people can begin addressing and resolving complex issues and emotions that manifest when they encounter financial stresses. Email or text me to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation.