Joyce Marter

Psychotherapist, Entrepreneur, National Speaker and Author of “The Financial Mindset Fix”

Joyce Marter is a licensed psychotherapist with 25 years of experience and entrepreneur who founded and successfully sold Urban Balance, a national outpatient mental health company in the U.S. Marter is an adjunct professor at Northwestern University, international speaker, blogger for Psychology Today and mental health thought-leader specializing in the psychology of money.

Joyce Marter is routinely consulted as a mental health expert in the media, featured in such outlets as U.S. News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal, CNN and MTV. Her book, The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life, was published by Sounds True in July of 2021 and has been featured in Business Insider, MoneyGeek, US Weekly, Thrive Global, Forbes and more.

Education: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Latest Written

Anchoring Bias

Anchoring bias is a systematic thinking error referred to as a cognitive bias in psychology. It is prevalent in financial decision making.Read More

The Psychology of "Treat Yourself:" How to Manage the Urge to Splurge

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How You Can Hold Yourself Accountable and Stick to Your Financial Goals

Learn ways to keep yourself financially accountable, pay down your debts and save for your future. Read More

How to Overcome Past Financial Trauma and Increase Your Wealth

Healing your past financial traumas is key to regaining financial stability. Learn how to accept your past, conquer self-sabotage and build your mental wealth.Read More

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The Impact of Debt on Mental Health: Coping Strategies & Solutions

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