When I started my training in couples counseling -- I read up on several theories that didn't resonate with me entirely either because of...

There are so many things that I loved about the Hulu series “The Bear.” But one thing that has particularly stuck with me is a beautiful,...

This is a theory I’ve been considering for a while. This diagram shows how I think our agency is impacted by how much responsibility we...

Photo courtesy of Caroline Hernandez on Unsplash Here are three words that are often used interchangeably: sweet, nice, and kind. But I...

In an earlier post, I talked about the differences between individual therapy and couples counseling. Of those 8 differences, I think the...

As I have been reading and integrating information, I have found that some sources provide a richer trove of information than others. One...

Photo by tabitha turner on Unsplash Most of us have an inner voice. For some of us, our inner voice is full of criticisms and mandates....

Say you have a complaint about your partner — maybe they left their dirty dishes in the sink the night before. I’ve already talked about...

We all get stuck in our heads sometimes. If you are prone to ruminating, this happens more frequently than you would like. Here’s my...

In this post, I’m going to rave about the couples counseling training program that I’ve been in for the past 18 months...

Recently, I was listening to an interview with Dr. Mark Hyman, who is a functional doctor. Functional doctors are MDs that differ from...

When it comes to intimate relationships, what is the best way to communicate? I think the most effective style is equal parts gentle and...

Active connection is the process of understanding, validating, and empathizing with your partner. My acronym for this process is LUVE....

I am a mental health therapist who sees both adult individuals and couples. A lot of individual therapists believe they can cross over...