Melissa Divaris Thompson, LMFT

Couples therapist & relationship educator. Helping you build the kind of love that lasts.

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The New York Times | Cosmopolitan | The Washington Post | Bustle   
New York Post | Newsweek

— Free Resources

The Conflict Decoder - Free

Tired of having the same fight over and over? This free guide reveals the hidden pattern driving your conflicts (and why it was never about the dishes).

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The Attachment Style Quiz - Free

Understand your wiring in relationships. This quiz reveals your attachment style, how they show up in conflict, and what your style needs to feel safe.

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Work With Our Team - Free Consultation

Residents of NY, NJ, & CT: Book a 1:1 session with our team of therapists. We're ready to help you navigate conflict and find connection. Start with a free intake call today.

The button below will redirect you to our clinical practice website, Embracing Joy Psychotherapy, to book your call.

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— Self-Paced Courses

From Tension to Tenderness - $57

For couples stuck in the same fight with different words.

Tired of having the same fight over and over? This free guide reveals the hidden pattern driving your conflicts (and why it was never about the dishes).

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From Rupture to Repair - $127

For couples who love each other but can't stop hurting each other.

A comprehensive course with 6 video modules and 6 clinical PDF tools. You'll learn to decode your conflict patterns, regulate your nervous system mid-fight, and rebuild deep emotional safety.

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— Tools I Use & Recommend

Stan Store

The all-in-one creator store I use to sell courses, digital products, and bookings, all from one link-in-bio. If you're a creator or coach looking to simplify how you sell online, this is what I recommend.

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Kajabi

The all-in-one creator store I use to sell courses, digital products, and bookings, all from one link-in-bio. If you're a creator or coach looking to simplify how you sell online, this is what I recommend.

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Simple Practice

The leading practice management software for mental health professionals. HIPAA-compliant and built to simplify everything from admin work to clinical care.

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Growth House

The viral content program I took (and now recommend) for creators and coaches who want a real strategy for growing online. No trends, no guesswork. Just a proven system that works.

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Practice Vitals

An automated dashboard for group therapy and behavioral health practices. It syncs with your EHR to display real-time clinical and operational metrics so you can make data-driven decisions.

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Legal Templates for Online Businesses

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Gusto

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Repurpose.io

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ManyChat

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Gamma

AI-powered design for presentations, websites, and more. I use Gamma when I need something polished, fast.

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