Every couple has conflict from time to time. Yet many couples also seem to find themselves caught in the same loop over and over again. In this loop or pattern it...
Most clients go into their First (Intake) Session with some level of nervousness or anxiety. Often this concern centers around not knowing what will be discussed in the...
Immigration is not just a legal process; it is a deeply emotional and personal journey. Behind every form, court date, and petition is a real person or family holding...
Every couple has conflict from time to time. Yet many couples also seem to find themselves caught in the same loop over and over again. In this loop or pattern it doesn’t seem to matter what the conflict or disagreement is about. It could be something as mundane as who did the laundry last or as significant...
Most clients go into their First (Intake) Session with some level of nervousness or anxiety. Often this concern centers around not knowing what will be discussed in the first session, if they will mesh well with their therapist, and general discomfort with the unknown. Granted, every therapist is different...
The brain and body record an experience as traumatic depending on how they understand and process the experience. A situation can be traumatic for one person yet not affect another who went through the exact same situation. The brain and body’s understanding, recording, and response to the situation are the...
Finding the best therapist for you can feel very overwhelming. Many clients aren’t sure what to ask or how to screen therapists. Additionally, some clients don’t realize they can interview their therapist to assess if that therapist is a good fit for them. When selecting a therapist near you, look for...
Almost everyone feels anxious from time to time. However, when anxiety becomes overwhelming, chronic, or affects your quality of life, seeking counseling can be very helpful. Here are the top five signs that your anxiety may be out of control:
1. Catastrophizing
Catastrophizing involves worrying about or...
Anxiety counseling is designed to help you understand, mitigate, and relieve anxiety, allowing you to return to the life you wish to live. This process involves various skills, approaches, and tools tailored to manage and reduce anxiety effectively. My personal approach to anxiety counseling revolves around...
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) progresses through three stages to build emotional awareness and expression as couples learn and share attachment wants and needs to restructure communication patterns and address underlying needs and fears. EFT begins with De-Escalation and Engagement to help couples...
Have you ever wondered if going to couples therapy would be helpful for you and your partner? There are so many shows, movies, podcasts, and books on what therapy is, who it is for, when it is needed, and what you could get out of it.
Additionally, if you talk to five different couples that have seen a...
Emotions are an innate part of the human experience, felt, understood, and expressed by everyone in unique ways. Typically, we learn about emotions and relationships from our parents, shaping our understanding of what is normal. This understanding often stays with us into adulthood.In today's culture, there...
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