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Supporting Women in Navigating Love, Identity, and Well-Being
Therapy is just one part of the journey—real growth happens in the moments in between. Our blog is here to support you with insights, practical tips, and reflections to help you navigate life, deepen self-awareness, and continue learning beyond the therapy room.
Tips for Managing Anger in Your Relationship
I’ve been talking about anger with a lot of clients lately and I got to thinking, there should be a blog post about this! This post is for you if you experience anger on a very regular basis and aren’t sure what to do with...
How to Tell If You're Clinically Depressed
"Depressed" is a term that can be overused and misconstrued. And to be honest, many people really aren't sure what it means. And like most things, it's not always black and white! In therapy, we use very specific diagnostic criteria to properly diagnose clients based...
Do You Feel Helpless In Your Relationship?
Many men and women who are in long term relationships find themselves feeling helpless at SOME point. If you are feeling this way now, this blog piece is for you - hopefully to help you feel less hopeless, less powerless, and like you have some...
Secret to Listening to Your Wife
Does your wife or girlfriend ask for more understanding from you and you have NO idea how to give it to her? I want to help you learn how to do this in one simple step. I have found time and time again with clients...
The Power of Saying Thank You
Have you been feeling unappreciated by your spouse? Are you having a hard time remembering the last time he or she looked you in the eye and expressed appreciation for something you did for the family? In my experience, couples who focus on saying thank...
Didn’t Have a Valentine? Here’s How to Date Smarter!
Ah, Valentine’s Day. Some of us are REALLY glad it’s over. If that’s you, you may have had to cope with feelings of loneliness, sadness, and irritation (probably made worse by the millions of social media posts with flowers and chocolates!) In fact, you may...
Valentine's Day in a New Relationship
As we round the corner toward Valentine’s Day, it got me thinking about all of the relationships that this holiday celebrates. You may be expecting a 10-course dinner and a dozen red roses, or you and your partner may purposely avoid the cliche and choose...
Are You Playing the Blame Game? Here's Why You Need to Stop
Blame and game – two words that should never be joined together. The truth is, the blame game is no fun to play and there are never any winners. And, perhaps, the biggest loser of all is the one who is doing all the blaming....
Treat Yourself: The Importance of Putting Yourself First & Self Care
If I asked whether you were the victim of childhood emotional neglect (CEN), would you know how to answer? Probably not. CEN is often misunderstood and therefor, misdiagnosed. Childhood emotional neglect means an individual was not provided the emotional support from parents and other adults...
How to Help a Loved One Suffering from Depression
Watching a loved one suffer from depression is incredibly difficult. All you want to do is help them feel better. But when it becomes obvious you can’t take their pain away, you can become frustrated. As a friend or family member of someone suffering from...
5 Important Relationship Questions You Need to Answer
You’ve probably heard this a thousand times, but here it is again: Relationships are tough and they require constant work. You and your partner have to be ready to put in the work every single day, and one way to do this is through constant...
Feeling Angry and Frustrated With Your Partner? These Tips May Help
A lot of couples who come for therapy usually cite frustration with their partner as one of the major issues they face. This frustration usually stems from unmet expectations. Expectations play a huge role in relationship satisfaction. Couples who are frustrated say things like ‘You...
Why Timing is Everything When it Comes to Marriage Counseling
Seeking help from a marriage counselor is not unlike seeking help from a mechanic. It makes little sense to take your car into the shop a month after it started making a horrific noise. By that time, too much damage may have been done and…
5 Ways to Raise Your Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem has become an epidemic in this country, and one that negatively impacts our quality of life. Feelings of unworthiness can begin at a young age and, if neglected, can potentially lead to depression and anxiety. Because low self-esteem can be so damaging, finding...
3 Questions to Ask After an Affair
Discovering that your partner has been unfaithful can feel devastating. On top of the unspeakable pain from the sexual betrayal are the lies they have told – either through words or by their silence. It is common for people to feel completely lost once they...
5 Ways to Cope with Anxiety as a Parent
The hard work and unpredictability that makes parenting so rewarding can also cause a great deal of anxiety. Here are some simple ways to bring yourself to a place of calm. Make a To-Do List Ruminating on worries can cause lots of stress. Clear your...
Quick Tips for Reducing Anxiety
These days I find that most people want strategies to feel better that are quick and easy to access. I always say that different types of people and the severity of their mental health struggles are going to dictate what kinds of tools work for...
How to Cope with Divorce
I was recently invited to collaborate on an expert panel and share some insights on how cope with divorce. Here are my best tips: Divorce is a transition that can wreak havoc on your family and your emotions and internal world. It is, much like...
3 Ways Individual Counseling Can Help Your Marriage
Even happily married couples can hit obstacles along the way. When this happens, couples can either go it alone and try to work through their issues themselves, or they can seek the guidance of a trained and experienced marriage counselor. While some couples feel their...
Signs You Need Couples Therapy
Seeking couples therapy on time is of paramount importance. There are statistics out in the world of research that indicate couples come to therapy, on average, 6 to 7 years too late! If you notice some of the following issues, make that phone call right...