According to John Gottman, “What can make a marriage work is surprisingly simple. Happily married couples aren’t smarter, richer, or more psychologically astute than others. But in their day-to-day lives, they have hit upon a dynamic that keeps their negative thoughts and feelings about each other (which all couples have) from overwhelming their [...]
Relational Therapy During a Pandemic During these unprecedented times, we’re spending more time with our families and loved ones than ever before. This can be a great opportunity to bond and improve relationships but on the flip side, it can bring to the surface struggles in our relationships. Relational therapy is a [...]
Every couple wants to be happy with their partner. When they initially got together they intended to make each other happy, and hoped that it would be reciprocated. Many partners feel they have sincerely tried, but have been unsuccessful, and don’t know what else to do. Some blame their partner, and others blame [...]
I often get calls from potential clients who ask what my “style” is or “method” of counseling. They ask what “type of issues” I have experience treating in order to determine if I can help them or a family member. While it can be reassuring to feel like a potential therapist might have [...]