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Avoidance in Relationships: What It Really Means and How to Reconnect
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 couple... Read more
A Therapist-Approved Holiday Survival Guide for Couples (That’s Actually Helpful)
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 expectations, or simply juggling exhaustion and overstimulation, the holiday season... Read more
Rethinking Gift Giving: 5 Meaningful Ways Couples Can Celebrate on a Budget
‘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 another source of stress. If that’s where you find yourself... Read more
Understanding the DST model: How Betrayal Trauma Unfolds in 3 Stages
Have you recently discovered your partner’s secret sexual behaviors—like sexting, pornography, or emotional or sexual affairs—and now feel like your entire relationship was a lie? Many betrayed partners describe more than pain. They describe a collapse in reality: questioning what was true, doubting their own memory, and feeling emotionally unsafe... Read more
How to Break Up With Your Therapist (Without Guilt or Awkwardness)
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 bring this up? Will... Read more
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Couples Book Clubs Are the New Date Night — Here’s Why They Work
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, who’s handling what—rather... Read more
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Books for Healing: 4 Therapist-Recommended Reads to Strengthen Yourself and Your Relationship
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 resentment, burnout, or confusion about how they got... Read more
How to Tell If You’re Being Defensive in Your Relationship (And What to Do About It)
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 defensive... Read more
From Caretaking to Partnership: Preventing Burnout in ADHD Marriages
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 misunderstandings can lead to burnout. The good news? With the... Read more