Navigating the Emotional Gap with Curiosity and Compassion It’s a situation I see often in couples counseling: one partner embarks on a journey of personal growth — through therapy, spiritual practice, a career shift, or a big life transition — and the other...
In the first post of this series, we explored the importance of accepting influence in relationships. Now let’s look at how this principle can completely shift the way we experience conflict with our partner. When couples seek out couples counseling,...
Spring often brings a sense of renewal — but when you’re facing economic stress, it can also cast a heavy shadow. Groceries cost more, gas strains the budget, and planning a summer getaway might feel out of reach. Still, even in financially uncertain...
As the days get longer and the sun starts peeking out more often, many of us find ourselves dreaming of summer. Vacations, weekends at the coast, backyard BBQs — it’s a season that holds so much potential for joy, rest, and reconnection. But here’s the...
Last week, we kicked off a three-part series on a form of therapy called EMDR (read more about that here), and you might have some questions. If EMDR sounds a little mysterious, you’re not alone! Many clients come to me curious — and maybe even a bit...
If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a painful pattern or reacting to current situations in ways that feel bigger than the moment calls for, you’re not alone. For many people, these patterns are the echoes of past trauma that never got the chance...
