Entries by Danielle Kepler, LCPC

10 Ways To Ruin Your Marriage Right Before Bed

I contributed to the following article for the Huffington Post about ways couples ruin their marriage right before bed: “7. You tell your partner to sleep on the couch. “Ever get angry at your partner and say to them ‘I don’t want you to sleep in the bed tonight. You have to sleep on the […]

There’s Only One Sign A Couple Should Go To Therapy

I contributed to the following article for the Huffington Post about the signs a couple should consider going to therapy: “It gives you a safe, open space to address complaints you haven’t voiced to your partner. “Take a behavior that six months ago was slightly annoying to you, such as your partner forgetting to turn […]

Your Marriage Could Be In Trouble If You Resort To This During Arguments

I contributed to the following article for the Huffington Post about ways to reduce your defensiveness in arguments with your partner: “3. Instead of planning your next counterargument, actively listen to what your partner is saying. “When someone is ranting and raving, it’s easy to plan your mental counter attack, but when you do that […]

Modern & Upscale Office in Illinois

I was interviewed about office design for therapists for Freshpractice.design Blog: “1) HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE STYLE OF YOUR THERAPY OFFICE? I’d describe the style of my office as modern industrial. My office building was built in the late 1800s with Romanesque architecture and I wanted to keep some of that theme in my […]

11 Qualities Every Truly Happy Relationship Has In Common

I contributed to the following article for the Huffington Post about qualities every couple should develop in order to have a long and happy relationship: “Friendship “Couples who are good friends know each other well, give each other the benefit of the doubt and are fond of one another. When you take the time to […]

6 Tips For Surviving The Holidays If You Don’t Like Your In-Laws

I contributed to the following article for the Huffington Post about tips for surviving the holidays if you do not get along with your in-laws: “Create a sense of solidarity with your partner Tense situations with in-laws and spouses often occur in marriages and sometimes you may wonder where your partner’s allegiance lies. You both […]