Couples Counseling

It’s no secret that sometimes maintaining a connected relationship can feel difficult. That’s because it is. The advice couples receive like, “communicate often,” and, “make time for each other every day,” sounds fairly simple. But most couples are time-poor, burnout from work or home, and just plain tired.  This is all very human, and the…

The process of goal-setting motivates us to create new facets of our lives and improve our self-awareness. Goal-setting can be a celebration of self-love, or they can be career-focused. What many people don’t consider is setting goals for their relationships.  Relationship goals can help you enrich the relationships in your life. You can also use…

There are many types of relationships. One thing they all share in common is that you can build more meaning into them. Romance, friendship, neighbors, co-workers, and more — they are all better when they are more meaningful. But how do you know when a relationship has meaning? And how can you build more? Of…

Emotional intelligence has come into the spotlight in recent years. Career advice tells us that emotional intelligence, or your EQ, is pivotal to success. Parenting books discuss how parents can help children become more self-aware. Couples note that partners can experience marked relationship satisfaction. What is emotional intelligence?  Renowned relationship expert John. M. Gottman once…

Some people call it a stagnant relationship. Others call it being “stuck in a rut.” Couples notoriously get tunnel vision and hyper-focus on growing together. This is natural when a relationship is just beginning. After a while, though, the sparkles wear off, and some couples forget to refocus on personal growth while still connecting as…

Relationships will provide you with some tough times. That’s a guarantee. There’s a reason why the divorce rate has hovered around 50 percent for a very long time. And that’s just for first marriages. Every ensuing nuptial brings with it an even higher likelihood. What about those who ask for a divorce but then rethink…

It’s no fun to feel as if you’re being pulled in too many directions. This discomfort is amplified when it is different sets of loved ones who need your attention and focus. You might say it’s the definition of feeling “torn.” Case in point: You’re married but one of your parents has passed away and…

Starting a family is supposed to be a happy time as you and your partner look forward to the future. Yet, what happens when those plans go awry? More often than couples realize, the journey to family building can be a struggle. Particularly if infertility is an issue. For many, depression and fertility go hand-in-hand….

Are you experiencing physical or emotional abuse by your partner? Are you unsure if what you are experiencing is normal for the relationship? Narcissistic personality disorder can be toxic. Particularly when your romantic partner holds the power of manipulation and hides their true self. Identify the toxic signs of narcissistic personality disorder, stop the cycle of…

All too often, for many people in couples counseling, it isn’t uncommon to think that therapy isn’t gaining any ground. However, what if you stepped back for a moment and asked how you can tell if couples counseling is actually working? It may be a departure from a way of thinking about your relationship that…