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The Power of Journaling for Mental HealthJune 3, 2025 - 7:00 am
Schizophrenia: Breaking Down Myths and Understanding the RealityJune 3, 2025 - 7:00 am
Why You Feel Nighttime Anxiety (and What You Can Do About It)May 27, 2025 - 7:00 am
Embracing Change: How to Maintain Friendships Through Life Phases May 22, 2025 - 7:00 am
Misophonia: When Everyday Sounds Trigger Emotional ResponsesMay 20, 2025 - 7:00 am
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 […]
You are NOT Your Mental Illness
/in Life Outside the OfficeI was walking home yesterday and I heard a man on his phone say “My back is bothering me again, so I thought I’d call and get it checked out.” I can assume he was talking to his doctor or chiropractor. This got me thinking about how his conversation would have been different had he […]