At the core of every healthy relationship lies connection, honesty, and repair. It sounds easier than it is sometimes. When we’re stressed or triggered, even the most loving couples can fall into old patterns of criticizing, shutting down, clinging, or pulling away. Relational Life Therapy (RLT), developed by psychotherapist and author Terry Real, is a […]
Many couples come into therapy feeling stuck in repetitive, painful cycles. Perhaps one partner pursues while the other withdraws, blame flies, defenses rise, and both individuals feel misunderstood and lonely. Relational Life Therapy (RLT), developed by Terry Real, offers couples a powerful roadmap to break free from these patterns. Rather than tiptoeing around conflict, RLT […]
Infidelity is an enormously impactful rupture that can threaten to unravel even the longest-standing relationships, in often what may seem like the blink of an eye. Each partner will likely face their own unique set of challenges as they navigate the rocky terrain of recovery. Navigating An Emotional Roller Coaster The fallout from an affair […]
Self-esteem is an essential part of how we view ourselves, the decisions we make, and our perceived ability to achieve goals. It impacts both the relationships we have with others and with ourselves – and is an important factor impacting mental health. What Is Self Esteem? Self-esteem can be defined as how we value ourselves. […]
I see many couples in therapy who are just being exposed to counseling for the first time. While I fully support couples counseling for anyone, including those new to therapy, I find that it’s most helpful if each partner has experienced some individual therapy before entering into couples therapy. There are several reasons for this. […]
Relationships can be challenging, but couples therapy is a wonderful tool that can offer you and your partner the support, skills and guidance necessary to navigate obstacles and improve relationship satisfaction. Some Common Reasons To Go To Couples Counseling People go to couples counseling for a variety of reasons. Here are some examples: Unhealthy, unsupportive […]