Couples Counseling

Many couples who enter into counseling together may wonder, “Is this really going to work?” Are you and your partner one of those couples who are asking this question too? Understandably, you might question whether couples counseling will honestly be effective. You’ve probably heard plenty of stories from family or friends where counseling didn’t help save […]

Deciding to go to couples counseling can be a scary step. After all, you know it will require that you involve an additional person in the struggles and frustrations of your most intimate relationships. You may wonder if a counselor can really help you navigate the difficulties of your life together. The situation feels even more

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on a lot of intimate relationships. Perhaps you’ve been stuck inside a small apartment together for months. Maybe you or your partner is an essential worker, and worrying about each other’s health is stressing you both. Or perhaps your household income has taken a severe hit. It’s hard

Whether you love the holidays or loathe them, there’s one thing most people can agree on – they can be stressful! This year, more than ever, the holidays are bound to feel a little overwhelming. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, many traditions are changing. People are being forced to find new ways to be in

The holiday season can be a delightful time of togetherness and celebration. However, underneath that beauty, financial stress is often lurking and waiting to sabotage your relationships with those who matter most. If arguments about money and spending have darkened your holidays before, there are steps you can take to prepare ahead for this year.

People turn to alcohol for various reasons. Sometimes it’s to cope with hardships or other mental health issues, such as depression or anxiety. When alcohol consumption becomes a problem, it can lead to more significant issues in your relationship. Alcohol abuse is different from social drinking. It can consist of anything from binge drinking once

If you’re like most people then you trust your gut. Right now, it’s saying that your relationship is going nowhere. Your partner has been distant, perhaps. Plus, you might have noticed a significant decrease in your connection lately. That’s hard to admit to yourself. Nobody likes to think that their relationship has no future. Sometimes,

When most people think about abusive relationships, physical harm is usually the first thing that comes to mind. While physical abuse can be horrifying and should receive all the attention it gets, emotional abuse is frequently overlooked. In many cases, emotional abuse can be as harmful, hurtful, and damaging as physical abuse. It may not

Have you noticed that you sometimes have difficulty connecting to others? For many people, this challenge is the result of attachment wounds. Attachment wounds are often caused by events that happen in childhood. For instance, you may have suffered from mistreatment or abuse at the hands of your parents. Or, your emotions and/or needs may have

When it comes to intimate relationships, things aren’t always going to go as smoothly as you hope. There will be plenty of hardships along the way that test the strength of your relationship — but hopefully, you and your partner will be able to work through them together. Sometimes, however, problems in a marriage strike