Connected Couples Counseling

Would it surprise you to learn that I did not start my career as a therapist working with couples? Well, it's the truth. I actually began...

The Pandemic is taking a toll on so many of us, including me. My anxiety has increased, my emotional reactions have worsened, and I've...

Intimacy is often associated with sex, yet intimacy is so much more than just sex. Intimacy are the moments you try to connect, to love...

I tried this out in my relationship and it has been so helpful in communicating through conflict. "I appreciate..." Described a specific...

What week are we in with this Pandemic? I've totally lost track! I am feeling the weight, overwhelm, and uncertainty though. It hit me...

Naming how your partner can support you emotionally is vulnerable and necessary! My youtube video below goes over how to think about what...

Checking in weekly with your relationship is the number one tip I give when working with couples. I share a bit more about how it helps...

Have you ever heard that couples counseling is only if you are going through a divorce? THIS IS A MYTH! Couples counseling is for all...

While I primarily work with couples, I also work with organizations that experience a crisis or traumatic event on their worksite. I help...

"How can you be assertive with setting your boundaries and advocating for your needs? What does the communication process look like?"...

We are in an unprecedented time currently. I want to encourage you to protect your emotional and mental health during this time. If you...

Setting boundaries can be difficult. Here are tips to focus on when setting boundaries in your relationships.

Sometimes clients expect me to be the expert since I'm the therapist. While that is very flattering, the reality is that I am not the...

During my intake sessions, I have heard the concern about things not getting better while doing therapy. It is normal to have this...

During my final year of graduate school, we explored our view of therapy and our hopes/goals for our sessions with our clients. I enjoy...

A new year, a new decade, and a chance for new resolutions. While we prepare for the holidays, we find ourselves surrounded by the...

Come join us in the Building Stronger Marriages Facebook Group as we participate in a 12 Days of Christmas Challenge. Each day is one...

I hit that stage in life where attending Weddings happen much more frequently. In the process of my own marriage, many of my friends...

We love to learn from others and hear about their own experiences. It's why social media is so popular! I've invited my husband to share...

According to John Gottman, creator of Gottman Method Couples Therapy, there is a magic ratio for making love last. That ratio is 5:1...