When one or both partners struggle with debt, it puts a strain on the relationship. Money is the second leading cause of divorce behind infidelity, so you need to talk about money with your partner, even if you aren’t married.
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Anxiety is a common experience for many people. One of the most common reasons that people attend therapy is for anxiety symptoms. However, many people don’t necessarily recognize that what they are experiencing is anxiety. In this article, you will find common signs of anxiety.
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Body image is the mental picture and perception that someone has of their own body — and the corresponding feelings and thoughts that follow. This includes one's core beliefs about their body, how someone physically views themself, and how they believe others are perceiving them.
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One of the more common arguments I see in my office is something I like to call the “why didn’t you ask?” fight. It occurs when one partner is frustrated, overwhelmed, and resentful because they feel that they’re tasked with handling a greater share of the mental load in the relationship.
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Congratulations on your engagement! Did you know that couples who seek counseling before their wedding have a 30% higher martial success rate than those who do not?
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Do you struggle with feeling that you’re just not good enough? Do you engage in negative self talk or feel like you're unable to shift into a more positive mindset? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then it’s time to focus on improving your self esteem.
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A few years ago we still lived in what I would call "hustle culture". In this time- it was encouraged, thought of as normal, that people should have multiple jobs including at least one "side hustle”. The glorification of hustle culture led to people being more overworked, and the problem of capitalism not meeting people's basic needs being completely overlooked.
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Grief after a loss is a unifying experience we can all participate in as relational beings. Yet, most people struggle when they find themselves grieving.
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Struggling with stress? Racing thoughts? Confusion? Self-doubt? I’d like to offer you an exercise that may help.
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Becoming a mother brings lots of changes that in turn create a sense of pressure to adapt and readjust. The theme of grief is huge as the mother mourns the loss of freedom, normalcy, independence, pre-pregnancy body and previous roles.
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Individuals living with chronic illness and chronic pain are grappling with countless visits to different specialists, medication adjustments, ongoing pain and discomfort, depression and many other mental health related issues.
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I've been a couples' therapist for over a decade, and there is one thing I ask in every first session no matter what: "How did you meet?" You might think the reason I ask that question is obvious. Why wouldn't you ask that? It's cute to hear how people met. Yes, that's true, though it's not exactly why I ask it. In fact, letting people recount their early years is an incredibly powerful tool of assessment.
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EMDR is an 8-phase integrative trauma therapy that can help people heal from traumatic and distressing incidences
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While many people have found success with couples therapy, that is not the only avenue that couples may feel is necessary for them to explore. What is a couple to do when one partner is unsure if they want to continue the relationship?
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There is an idea floating around out there that therapists may have it all figured out. That we completely understand how human beings work, and with that knowledge live a “perfect” or struggle-free life.
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We all grow and change as individuals throughout the course of our lives. Relationships are no different.
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As a therapist, our job is to learn as much as we can about you, your history, your life, patterns, and coping mechanisms, and then combine that with what we know about human behavior, and offer insights (guesses) as to what MIGHT be going on, and what might help you heal.
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As children, many of us are able to get involved with activities. We often get started with those activities because they’re fun.
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