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When Money and Mood Collide: The Impact of Financial Stress on Mental HealthDecember 19, 2024 - 7:00 am
Handling Peer Pressure: How to Stay True to YourselfDecember 5, 2024 - 7:00 am
What Does It Mean to Be “Triggered?”December 2, 2024 - 7:00 am
5 Common Misconceptions About Seeing a TherapistNovember 27, 2024 - 7:00 am
The Importance of Mental Health Days: How to Recognize When You Need OneNovember 26, 2024 - 7:00 am
Why Taking A Career Risk Was Worth It
/in From the Therapist's ChairToday marks the one year anniversary of starting my solo private practice. As I reflect on this past year, I really surprised myself at the risk I was willing to take and the new found confidence I now have in myself. Early on in my career as a therapist, when asked if I was going […]
Fan the Flames in Your Relationship
/in Couples Therapy, From the Therapist's ChairWhat would you say if I asked you to describe how you felt about your partner in the beginning of your relationship? Would you remember positive memories of getting to know each other? How you felt excited just to speak with him or her on the phone? How you felt nervous and giddy to see your partner […]
A Simple Way To Be Better Friends With Your Partner
/in Couples Therapy, From the Therapist's ChairI see this time and time again. A couple will come into my office and tell me that they feel like they don’t even know each other any more, that they feel like “roommates,” or worse that they aren’t even friends. Sadly, this is a very common problem with couples that have been together for […]
Questions Asked by Couples Before Starting Counseling
/in Couples Therapy, From the Therapist's ChairWhen couples seek counseling they often have questions about my style of counseling as well as my beliefs about relationships and divorce. I recently got asked what my stance is on divorce. Meaning am I for, neutral, or against divorce. My stance on divorce would depend on the specific couple. As a couples therapist, I like […]
An Easy Way to Get Therapy at No Cost to You
/in From the Therapist's ChairIt’s been my experience that many people view cost as a barrier to getting therapy. They might have a high deductible insurance plan or no insurance at all and have been putting off contacting a counselor because they fear they will have a big bill to pay at the end of the month. Many people […]
The Importance of Emotional Connection During Everyday Activities
/in Couples Therapy, From the Therapist's ChairIt sounds so simple, right? Of course you should spend time with your significant other! You might spend a great deal of time together already! But ask yourself this, is it meaningful? Does it allow you and your partner to emotionally connect? John Gottman calls this “putting deposits in the emotional bank account” and this […]