Marriage/Couples

Why You Should Seek Couples Counseling Sooner Rather than Later

Why You Should Seek Couples Counseling Sooner Rather than Later

You’re at the neighbor’s house for dinner with your partner when the other couple shares they are in couples counseling. A wave of sadness comes…
Understanding Attachment Styles

Understanding Attachment Styles

When the Beatles first released their record-breaking song “Love Is All You Need,” their keen vocals and majestical melody were the main contributing factors to…
Tips for Building a Better Relationship

Tips for Building a Better Relationship

Truth: Relationships are hard work.Most of us know and have experienced this. As a therapist, I see couples each week that are taking steps toward…
How "Leaning into Curiosity" Can Help Your Relationships

How “Leaning into Curiosity” Can Help Your Relationships

“We must learn how to lean into our vulnerability, stay curious, and practice courage.” —Brene Brown How many times has this happened in your relationship?…
Couples

Couples, Learn to Strengthen Your “Noticing” Muscle

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

“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 couples therapy that primarily focuses on adult attachment and bonding. EFT was developed and…

The Four Horsemen in Couples: Stopping the Apocalypse 

You might be familiar with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from the New Testament that symbolize the evils to come at the end of…

What are Love Languages and How Do They Improve Relationships?

Love Languages are the way we give and receive love from our significant others. There are also love languages for friendships, children, and family members,…

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,…