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Therapist, Author, Screenwriter, Dad https://www.starktalktherapy.com https://linktr.ee/philstark

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Apr 8

Are you unhappy with your relationship? Would you like it to be more satisfying, less antagonistic, and just plain happier? If so, I can help! Check out my new book, How to Win at Couples Therapy #HTWACT

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How to Win at Couples Therapy: Strategies and Challenges to Improve Communication, Manage Conflict, and Strengthen Your Relationship

How to Win at Couples Therapy: Strategies and Challenges to Improve Communication, Manage Conflict, and Strengthen Your Relationship [Stark, Phil] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. How to Win at Couples Therapy: Strategies and Challenges to Improve Communication, Manage Conflict, and Strengthen Your Relationship

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · 5d

Our latest @psychologytoday.com article is up, and it's about the struggle we sometimes have in relationships trying to Get our partner, or having them Get us #MentalHealth #talktherapy #tacos

Get Over Having to "Get It" in a Relationship | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dude...

Get Over Having to "Get It" in a Relationship

There are some things we'll just never "get" about our partner that are not going to change. Better to accept them than always see them as a sticking point.

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · 9d

interesting article about the significance of diagnosis #mentalhealth #talktherapy #tacos

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Can a Diagnosis Make You Better?

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · 20d

Our latest @psychologytoday.com post is up -- all about #anger in #relationships -- #mentalthealth #therapy #tacos

Anger Traps: Why We Set Traps to Enable Anger | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dude...

Anger Traps: Why We Set Traps to Enable Anger

It's often the case that we find ourselves angry at our partners. Sometimes we even set traps to create opportunities for anger and to feel justified in it.

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · 22d

finally, I've been waiting for someone to thank me for that! glad it helped. "I'm working on several projects in various stages of development"

Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · 23d

Tune in today at 11am PST for my #reddit AMA! Will be plenty of good Q&A about #screenwriting #mentalhealth #therapy #tacos

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From the Screenwriting community on Reddit

Explore this post and more from the Screenwriting community

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · 28d

Smart move @newyorker.com dropping the question mark to avoid residual payment! #DWMC

Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Sep 10

I'm doing a #reddit #AMA next week on Thursday, September 18th, at 11am PST / 2pm EST, about the relationship between screenwriting, mental health, and the creative process. But you can ask anything, of course, so if you have any Q's, mark it on your calendar. Link to come!

Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Sep 10

Simple but true!

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How Exercise Fights Anxiety and Depression

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Sep 4

Check out our latest Psychology Today post - it's about resolving issues with our parents #mentalhealth #talktherapy #tacos

The Unsent Letter: Expressing Unprocessed Feelings About Our Parents | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dude...

The Unsent Letter: Expressing Unprocessed Feelings About Our Parents

Many of the issues that bring us to therapy begin with our parents, and writing a letter to them is a way to organize and express the emotions behind these issues.

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Aug 13

Check out our latest @psychologytoday.com article -- It's about tracking our lives emotional charts #talktherapy #mentalhealth #tacos

Life's Financial Charts | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dude...

Life's Financial Charts

Our moods can be turbulent in the short term, with periods of sadness eclipsing joy, but in therapy, we work towards the goal of a longer-term chart that trends towards happiness.

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Aug 8

Exciting to see #DWMC and #HTWACT right behind @melrobbins.bsky.social on the bestseller list at the @hudsonbooks.bsky.social at @hollywoodBUR airport! #MentalHealth #talktherapy #tacos

Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Aug 5

Therapist office lobby playing Khruangbin >>> ??? #khruangbin #talktherapy #lobbies

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Stardust 🌏🎬 @stardustbluepr.com · Aug 1

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This pack is chock full of incredibly cool inspirational writers, comedians, and core Dem sources for your perusal.
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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Aug 1

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BONUS EPISODE! Writer Turned Therapist, Phil Stark, Says Jay Should Have Given Up By Now

YouTube video by Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Jul 22

Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a writer on the first season of South Park? Well have I got the article for you... #southpark #tacos

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This Is What It Was Like to Work As A Writer for Trey Parker and Matt Stone During the First Season of ‘South Park’

‘On a typical show, you come in with pitches and you pitch your take, then the showrunners maybe pick a couple that they like and they do them. With Matt and Trey, we all came in and pitched our takes...

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Jul 22

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/16/w...

How Exercise Fights Anxiety and Depression

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Jul 20

Happy National Ice Cream Day! To celebrate, we're collabing with @jenisicecreams.bsky.social @saltandstraw and @baskinrobbinsus.bsky.social on a #HTWACT flavor, described as tasting bittersweet and satisfying - stop by for a free scoop today! #mentalhealth #talktherapy #icecream

Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Jul 18

Our latest @psychologytoday.com article is up, exploring how decision making in life is similar to decision making in #poker #mentalhealth #TalkTherapy #tacos

The Poker Game of Life | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dude...

The Poker Game of Life

In life, we make the best decisions we can with the information available at the time, but the results are not always within our control.

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Jul 11

Thrilled to announce my book #HTWACT is on the shelf at @barnesandnoble.com — and not only that, it’s in multiple sections. Thanks to Managers Todd and Joanne for their support! #MentalHealth #talktherapy #tacos

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Andy Bowers @evilpez4.bsky.social · Jul 9

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Jul 10

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Can ‘Reparenting’ Yourself Make You Happier?

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Jun 27

Check out my latest @psychologytoday.com article about Writer's Block -- ironically it was easy to write! #mentalhealth #talktherapy #tacos

Creative Crop Rotation: How to Overcome Writer's Block | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dude...

Creative Crop Rotation: How to Overcome Writer's Block

Writer's block and burnout are a normal part of the creative process. Here's a way to overcome them.

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Jun 19

Pleased to report my books #HTWACT and #DWMC are the number 1 and 2 Best Sellers at the Hollywood Burbank airport @hudsonbooks.bsky.social location! #mentalhealth #talktherapy #tacos

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Jun 13

A new @psychologytoday.com article about a person many of us know all too well -- the Inner Critic! #mentalhealth #talktherapy #tacos

Be Your Own Best Friend | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dude...

Be Your Own Best Friend

We are often our own worst enemies, critical of ourselves in ways that our friends are not.

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Phil Stark @pbstarkok.bsky.social · Jun 10

Ever wonder what it would look like if I wrote a @cnbc column? Well, wonder no more!

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Couples who follow 1 simple rule tend to fight less and be happier in the long run, says relationship expert

Phil Stark, a therapist who works with couples, encourages partners to 'make deposits' into their 'relationship bank account.' Here's how to do it.