The author, Dr. Patt Pickett, PhD, also known as The Marriage Whisperer(R), is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist / wellness expert. who for over 30 year has helped diverse couples keep strong with unique tools & tips. The wisdom on these pages is backed by well over 10,000 hours of professional conversations & supported by advanced academic training/research. The author is a certified emotional intelligence (EQ) coach. Dr. Patt offers mental wellness services, books, and resources through the St. Louis Emotional Intelligence Center.