Couples Counseling

Have you found yourself in a relationship rut? Are you repeating the same patterns and making the same relationship mistakes over and over again? Sometimes, taking a step back and realizing why those patterns keep happening is the first step in breaking them. You don’t have to keep falling into the same mistakes for the […]

Even the strongest, healthiest couples argue. No one feels happy all the time, and it’s normal to get angry about things. Communicating while angry can be a big challenge, especially in a relationship. Getting angry isn’t usually the issue—it’s how you respond to that anger, and how you choose to move forward. When you’re upset

When you’re in a relationship with someone, communication is a key factor in keeping things healthy, open, and ultimately successful. Neurotypical couples can often struggle with communication. That’s especially true if they have different backgrounds or communication styles. Neurodivergent couples can have even greater challenges to overcome when it comes to effective communication. If you and/or

When you’re single, it’s easy to think about your “wish list” for a relationship. Maybe you have some kind of ideal person in mind, or maybe you just daydream about the kind of partnership that would make you happy. While those fantasies are fine, it’s important to tune into what you really want in a

The goal of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) is to establish secure attachments between partners. People tend to seek out this type of therapy when they’re having communication issues or negative patterns that keep causing problems in relationships. But what does success actually look like? What can a couple expect from EFT, both during each

Most people associate grief with the loss of a loved one. However, grief can occur when you’re going through any kind of loss. Some people grieve after losing a job. Many people felt grief throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as they “lost” a sense of normalcy. It’s also common to experience grief after going through a

As the old saying goes, when you marry someone, you also marry their family. Even if you aren’t married to your partner, being in a committed relationship often means spending time with each other’s families and friends—especially around the holidays. The holiday season is known for being busy with family and friends. Navigating holiday obligations

Most people who get into a relationship aren’t thinking about attachment styles. When you feel like you’ve found someone you enjoy spending time with, you’re likely more focused on those experiences rather than what type of attachment best describes you or your partner. Understanding your own attachment style can have a bigger impact on your

How can we have healthy conflict in relationship with others? As a society, we have a mindset that all conflicts are negative. Many people do whatever they can to avoid conflicts. It can make some people anxious, depressed, or even worried about the state of their relationship. That’s understandable. So many people in relationships get