Couples Counseling

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

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly everyone’s life in some way. Even as states across the country start to reopen slowly, some of the pandemic effects will still linger. One of the issues surfacing due to COVID-19 is people in relationships feeling “cooped up” together. While that might sound great at first, it can cause

Marriage is a beautiful union between two people who love each other and want to commit to a life together. As beautiful as marriage is, however, it’s not always easy to maintain peace and happiness. If you’re married, then you know first-hand just how challenging it can be! You love your spouse, but you may

All of us want healthy relationships. But sometimes it can be hard to know what is healthy and what is harmful. It can be tricky to recognize which areas may need improvement in your relationship. Where can you start? When it comes to relationships, one of the essential aspects to establish is a healthy means

No one is perfect.  When you’re in a close relationship with someone – whether it’s an intimate partner, child, parent, or friend – there will be times that you will say or do something that emotionally hurts that person.  But how do you apologize?  It can be difficult to admit that you’ve made a mistake

You’ve probably heard before that communication is a significant key to a successful relationship. But, what many people discuss even less is how important communication is for sexual intimacy.  When you communicate openly and honestly with your partner, you’re doing a few things. First, you’re showing trust and vulnerability. Plus, you’re expressing your needs, wants,