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 your partner well, an...

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

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 hard this week that I ...

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

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 below. I am also fina...

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 sorts of reasons and id...

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

"How can you be assertive with setting your boundaries and advocating for your needs? What does the communication process look like?" Here's my response:

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

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 expert of you. You are ...

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

A new year, a new decade, and a chance for new resolutions. While we prepare for the holidays, we find ourselves surrounded by the questions of "What's your ...

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

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

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 his journey to coupl...

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

We still live in a world where the topic of therapy can still be looked down on. We are slowly making changes, but we are not at a place where everyone belie...

If you are like me, where your money goes is very important to you. A common issue that comes up when people pursue any type of counseling is the financial c...