Erin: “I shared how I felt and you said nothing. Your silence said everything!” Taylor: “I didn’t know what to say… so I didn’t say anything. I didn’t want to make it worse!” I hear this kind of exchange often in couples therapy. In this case, Erin and Taylor were a...
The holidays are often painted as a joyful time filled with family, celebration, and connection. But for many couples, the holidays bring more pressure than peace — and it’s easy to feel disconnected. Whether it's navigating family dynamics, managing mismatched...
‘Tis the season for generosity, love, and connection—and, let’s be honest, pressure. Between rising prices and economic uncertainty, it’s no surprise that many couples and families are feeling stretched thin. For many, what used to feel joyful now feels more like...
Breakups are never easy — and ending therapy is no exception. Even though it’s a professional relationship, it often feels deeply personal. When you first consider ending therapy, a lot of questions can bubble to the surface: What if I hurt their feelings? How do I...
As fall rolls around and life fills up with work, school, and holiday prep, it might feel like finding quality time with your partner is harder than ever. And even when you do carve out time together, the conversation can slip into logistics—what needs to get done,...
Many of the clients I work with carry emotional burdens that didn’t start in their current relationship. They often feel like the “responsible one,” the emotional caretaker, or the one who keeps the peace. Over time, that responsibility becomes heavy, leading to...
Dear Therapist, My partner keeps telling me I’m defensive. I don’t see it that way. I feel like I’m just explaining myself. I don’t want to come across as difficult, but I also don’t think it’s fair to always take the blame. How do I know if I’m actually being...
Being married to someone with ADHD can bring unique strengths — creativity, passion, and spontaneity — but it also comes with challenges that can leave the neurotypical, or non-ADHD partner, feeling drained. Over time, the extra mental load, repeated reminders, and...