Relationship Tips
10 Questions to Deepen Your Connection with Your Partner
Is your relationship a little stuck in the day-to-day to-dos? Do you find your conversations with your partner only focus on the to-do list? Did you pay the water bill? Can you take the dog to the groomer tomorrow? Does the car need an oil change? Connecting with your...
7 Resources to Help Heal Infidelity
Welcome to the first post in our new series, Therapist Resource Roundup. Each quarter, we'll share a list of resources focused on a different theme our therapists often work through with clients. Every roundup will feature books, articles, videos, and podcasts that...
What is Self-Protection? Your Key to Relationship Accountability
Every couple has their strengths and struggles. At some point, you might find that you and your partner are running into recurring fights. You may be getting stuck in gridlocked patterns of self-protection, like defensiveness and criticism. At best, it is frustrating....
Contemplating Divorce? Consider Discernment Counseling First
It started so differently. But here you are, looking at your partner like they are a stranger. You might think, "My partner doesn't know me — how can we continue like this? Is there hope for us to reconnect, or is divorce the only path forward?" Perhaps instead of...
15 Things to Do if You Are Fatherless on Father’s Day
Many families spend Father’s Day fatherless. It can be painful to spend this holiday alone. Whether you have lost your father or husband, there are some thoughtful and healing ways to spend Father’s Day. This holiday can be a great way to honor your dad or spouse —...
Don’t Fall For These 4 Myths About Premarital Counseling
Wedding planning is full of lists, to-do’s, and compromises. While this can be an exciting time, sometimes couples notice that the stress of the wedding impacts their relationship. An engagement can stir up emotions and topics that are critical for a happy and...
Stay-At-Home Motherhood is Incredibly Hard: Here’s A Path Beyond Burnout
When it comes to Stay-At-Home Moms (SAHM), we have all heard some version of the following statement: “I don't know how they do it. Being a stay-at-home mom has got to be the hardest job.” But have we ever really stopped to think about why that is? Many SAHMs are not...
What is a superbill for therapy?
Selecting a therapist can feel like a daunting task. You’ve probably thought about location, specialty, training, and the cultural background of the therapist,. And of course, another important question you’ve likely wondered–what’s the cost of a session? Many clients...
The 4 C’s of a Successful Blended Family
Blended families can be both challenging and exceptionally rewarding. When I met my husband, I had four children from my previous marriage, ages two, four, six, and eight, while he had one child on the way. By the time we married, we had five children altogether. One...
6 Steps to Navigate ADHD in Your Relationship
Have you and your partner noticed increased marital unhappiness due to constant escalated fights over miscommunication, distractibility, and forgetfulness? This could be an indicator that you or your partner has attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). If you...