Do you ever ask yourself questions like "How can I take time for myself without neglecting my partner?" or "Can I really have a successful relationship if I feel like I'm always putting myself last?" If you are, you are not alone. Whether you are newlyweds in the...
The Gottman Method
Repair In The Real World: It’s The Little Things
“ We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily difference we can make, which over time, often add up to big differences we often cannot foresee.” - Marian Wright Edelman It would be accurate and certainly...
Do You Need a Couples Intensive?
If your friends ask, you say, “Everything is great...really...it’s good.” However, you know that isn’t entirely true, your relationship is “fine.” It’s not great and it’s definitely not how you’d like it to be, but it’s not on-the-brink of collapse. But you’re not...
Our Science-Based Approach
We have experienced the deep fulfillment and inevitable disappointments in our own marriage and know the importance of having a clear map to navigate the complex and challenging territory of committed relationships. We use two primary models of treatment which are...
What to Expect During Your First Couples Therapy Session
You did it. You scheduled your first couples therapy appointment. Now what? For many new clients, therapy may be daunting because it is an entirely new experience. Perhaps the only exposure you've had with therapy is from a TV show or heard a friend talking about...
Cultivating Gratitude: Take the 1 month challenge
It's not uncommon to list the things you are grateful for around Thanksgiving time...but that's still a few months away. Why wait until then? Recently we've been thinking about adding on to our home. We went so far as to hire an architect, a structural engineer, and...