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Tips for Building a Better Relationship

By Anna Harcharik, LPC Truth: Relationships are hard work. Most of us know and have experienced this. As a therapist, I see couples each week…

Couples, Learn to Strengthen Your “Noticing” Muscle

By Anna Harcharik Has your relationship been affected by COVID-19? If so, you aren’t alone. Depending on your situation during this time, your relationship might…

“I’m Sorry, But…”

“I’m sorry, but…” These three words…well, I hear them way too often in my work as a couples counselor. While they sound harmless on…

What is EFT, and Why Should Couples See an EFT Therapist for Couples Counseling?

EFT, or emotionally focused therapy, is a short-term, structured approach to couple’s therapy that primarily focuses on adult attachment and bonding. EFT was developed and…

The Four Horsemen in Couples: Stopping the Apocalypse

By Kelsey Miller, LPC You might be familiar with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from the New Testament that symbolize the evils to come…

What are Love Languages and How Do They Improve Relationships?

By Alexis McCall, ALMFT, LPC Love Languages are the way we give and receive love from our significant others. There are also love languages for…

Conflict Avoidance: Sink or Swim

When baby sea turtles are born, they begin their lives by struggling to get to shore by themselves. It’s a difficult time, and it’s possible…

Pathological Altruism: When Giving Causes More Harm than Good

Giving and putting others first is heralded as a loving act, a way to show how much you care for another person, a way to…

How to Ruin Your Relationship in Just 10 Easy Steps!

Use the words always and never and other discounting language to remind your partner they can never do anything right and don’t ever contribute. Similarly,…