Ally Psychological, Inc.

11/26/2025

Wanted to share in case anyone missed this announcement.

Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of 35 years of groundbreaking work. On December 4–5, 2025, the greatest minds in Schema Therapy, including Jeffrey Young and Wendy Behary, unite live online to celebrate 35 years of life changing work. Jeff’s first book was published in 1990, Cognitive...

04/01/2025

Join us for our weekly mindfulness group starting April 15!

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09/13/2024

Announcing a new group offering! This will be a support-style group led by Dr. Nicholas Scheidt and Valerie Libutti.

Dr. Nicholas Scheidt has 17 years of experience working with clients with narcissistic personality disorder and will bring clinical expertise to this group to support former & current spouses, partners, or family members of people who struggle with this disorder.

The group will meet virtually for one hour weekly for 8 weeks starting October 17.

Call or text Valerie at 561-593-0015 for more information

07/05/2024

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Ally Psychological! 🇺🇸

06/19/2024

Happy Juneteenth from all of us at Ally Psychological!

11/01/2023

We at Ally Psychological have put together a virtual support group for those who are struggling with the Israel/Hamas war. We will meet weekly on Mondays at 8pm EST, starting November 6th. The group will be led by Valerie Libutti and Dr. Nicholas Scheidt.

In times like these, community can be a powerful healer.

Call or text 561-593-0015 for more information. Sliding scale and pro-bono spots are available.

09/15/2023

We at Ally Psychological wish all of our Jewish clients and members of our community a happy, healthy, and sweet new year! Shana Tova!

07/17/2023

"Mindfulness" seems to be growing in popularity every day, but what does it mean?

Mindfulness is about focusing on the present instead of ruminating on the past or worrying about the future.

It's benefits include living life to the fullest, making deeper connections with others, lowered anxiety, and so much more.

Mindfulness takes practice, but how does one practice mindfulness?

That is what this group is for! Dr. Nicholas Scheidt, Psy. D and Valerie Libutti, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern will teach the basics of what mindfulness is, how it can help in our everyday lives, and how to get started in your mindfulness practice.

Call us at 786-250-2221 to reserve your spot!

Disclaimers:
This post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute as therapy.

Participation in this free group intro does not constitute a clinician/patient relationship.

07/13/2023

Many of us are wired to seek approval from others, whether it be praise from a boss or validation from a loved one.

However, this can make us feel disconnected from ourselves and others because our behaviors end up revolving around the goal of receiving validation instead of reflecting our own values. Even worse, when we do receive that validation, we can feel unsatisfied and misunderstood because we are not being true to ourselves.

Frequently these maladaptive cognitions are a result of deep insecurity that may have begun in childhood when a caregiver only showed love and affection when they felt the child "deserved it."

Sound familiar and want to learn more? Contact us at Ally Psychological at the link in our bio or call 786-250-2221. We offer virtual and in-person sessions. Sliding scale spots available!


References:
Brouillette, R. (2023). Your coping skills aren't working. How to break free from habits that once helped you but now hold you back. New Harbinger.

Disclaimer: these posts are for educational purposes only and do not constitute as therapy.

07/10/2023

Which one are you going to do first? Comment below!

Contact us at Ally Psychological at the link in our bio or call 786-250-2221. We offer virtual and in-person sessions. Sliding scale spots available!


Disclaimer: these posts are for educational purposes only and do not constitute as therapy.

06/30/2023

What is an "inner critic"?

It is a mode that reflects one's childhood experiences with discipline and authority. It can almost be like having an inner bully that says you will never be good enough or that you don't deserve happiness or success.

Do I Have One?

Yes--everyone has one! But everyone's inner critic is unique depending on childhood experiences.

What's wrong with having an inner critic? Isn't "tough love" beneficial sometimes?

Your inner critic isn't satisfied no matter what you do. Did you get a big promotion at work? Your inner critic says you didn't deserve it. Did you go on a date with someone and enjoy yourself, hoping for a second date? Your inner critic will pop-up to tell you they will never care for you because you aren't good enough.

Want to learn more about your inner critic and what you can do to talk back to it?

Contact Ally Psychological today at 786-250-2221 or at the link in the bio.

We offer virtual services and in-person sessions, with sliding scale spots are available!



References
Brouillette, R. (2023). Your coping skills aren't working: How to break free from the habits that once helped you but now hold you back. New Harbinger.

Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute as therapy.

06/27/2023

Have you ever had a critical thought directed inwardly and stopped to think if you would ever speak to a loved one that way?

Sometimes we are harder on ourselves than we are on anyone else. Just a reminder to allow yourself the patience and understanding you give to others.

Not sure where to start? Sound familiar and want to learn more? Contact us at Ally Psychological at the link in our bio or call 786-250-2221. We offer virtual and in-person sessions. Sliding scale spots available!


Disclaimer: these posts are for educational purposes only and do not constitute as therapy.