Couples Counseling

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) isn’t only beneficial for couples, but people in relationships do make up a large portion of those who seek out its benefits. With that in mind, however, it’s important to understand some of the basics of EFT and how it can help your relationship before deciding whether it’s right for you. […]

Narcissistic abuse isn’t always as easy to spot as physical abuse. However, it can sting just as badly and leave lasting emotional and mental scars. When you’re in a relationship with someone that has a narcissistic personality, they’re likely not thinking about your feelings or how their words or actions might affect you. Rather, their

Most people have a basic understanding of what codependency is, but might not understand just how much it can impact relationships. On the other hand, the idea of enmeshment might be new for you. That’s why it’s so important to have clear definitions of both, and to understand how they’re related. Both codependency and enmeshment

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. Millions of people deal with it, and while the symptoms and severity can vary, it’s something that can negatively impact someone’s overall quality of life. When you’re with someone who has depression, seeing them struggle with things like extreme sadness or hopelessness

Communication is a key factor in any successful relationship. But not everyone has the same communication style. More often than not, romantic partners can work together to overcome those styles and find ways to effectively interact with each other. But, that’s not so easy when you have an avoidant partner. Avoidant partners might have trouble

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