This Negotiation Every Couple Should Be Able to Do
The Problem My husband travels a lot for work. We have 2 young kids and I work part time. It’s a lot to manage on my own! I countdown the days until he comes back…
The Toxic Tango: Attachment Between Insecure Partners
When insecure attachment styles collide, relationships can become a battleground of unmet needs and emotional turmoil. Let’s dive deeper into the challenges faced by couples with mismatched attachment styles. In my last post, I discussed common…
The Science of Unwanted, Invasive Thoughts: Research-Backed Strategies for Mental Peace
We’ve all experienced it: that one thought you desperately want to evict from your mind but keeps showing up uninvited. Maybe it’s a worry about the future, a past mistake that haunts you, or a…
How Does Childhood Trauma Affect Relationships? A Love Story.
In the quiet space of my therapy office, I often witness the profound impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships. The story of David and Iman exemplifies a journey I’ve seen countless times—where love, despite…
Portrait of a Marriage – Wounds that Won’t Heal
Individual problems in marriage counseling In relationships, sometimes the way a couple relates is the problem, and the therapist’s job is to help the couple modify their interactional styles (i.e., teaching them how to “communicate…
Neurodivergent Couples: One Heart and Mind
Introduction When Joy first walked into my couples therapy office, she was fidgeting with her phone case, her words tumbling out in a rush of frustration. Peter, her husband of three years, sat quietly beside…
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