No two relationships look the same. Here we honor the complexities and strengths of couples who live outside the “traditional” mold — LGBTQ+ partnerships, intercultural or interfaith couples, neurodivergent relationships, age-gap relationships, poly-leaning or non-monogamous structures, and more. Inclusive, thoughtful guidance rooted in real research and real respect.
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…
“My boyfriend and I have been together for a year. We plan to get married. But a big hurdle is different religions. He promised he was ok with my religion, and now he’s not. We…
Selma and Ben came to me after years of living apart, given commitments to school and careers. While they formally got engaged, they were now rethinking their decision. Selma was from the East Coast and…
For LGBTQIA+ couples, the relationship itself often isn’t the hardest part. It’s everything else. It’s the stares when you hold hands. The silence after coming out. The hesitation before saying “my partner” at work. Homophobia…
Consensual non-monogamy (CNM) is becoming increasingly recognized as a valid relationship choice. If you’re in a CNM relationship or considering one, you might be wondering how therapy can support you. This guide will help you…
The biggest difference between “Christian counseling” and secular or non-religious counseling is that state-licensed professional counselors are prohibited from bringing religious beliefs or values into the counseling relationship unless that is the client’s stated desire….
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