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Who Needs Individual Therapy?
Who needs individual therapy? The short answer is: everyone. It’s true that everyone can benefit from individual therapy. It’s a tool that can help anybody to become healthier, happier, and more whole. Because therapy is basically a way to process your own thoughts...
Build a Happier Relationship-Tips from a Marriage Counselor
Are you wondering what the secret is to building a happier marriage? Some couples seem naturally happier, so what do they know that others don’t? We can all agree that maintaining a healthy relationship isn’t a piece of (wedding) cake. If you’ve been thinking about...
Relationship Rituals and Why You Need Them
We may not be conscious of the role ritual plays in our lives, but we can actually use relationship rituals to create more meaningful partnerships. Therapies often explores the rituals we take for granted, as well as ways to deepen the connection. But beyond a yearly...
Teen Suicide- Know the Warning Signs
Are you worried about your teen? Maybe you’re not sure if your child’s teenage depression is normal moodiness, or a sign that something is really wrong. The following article is an overview of risk factors and some of the top warning signs that your teen needs...
Healing the Emotional Connection with Couples Therapy
When people seek couples therapy, a common complaint for both is often the lack of emotional connection. This isn’t surprising when there are so many things that can come between two people and dim their attachment. For example, disagreements, professional...
How to Find the Best Therapist For You
Taking steps to find the right therapist is essential before moving forward with individual therapy. In part, this is because the connection you share with your therapist becomes the central dynamic of the experience. You can begin by asking yourself some questions...
Signs of Teenage Depression
Is your teen experiencing natural growing pains or are those warning signs of teenage depression? It’s not always easy for parents to recognize the difference. If you’re feeling concerned about your teens moods or behavior, here are some key ways you can tell if your...
Why Assume Positive Intent in Your Marriage?
One thing marriage counseling can teach us is to assume positive intent in our intimate relationships. Assuming positive intent means that we give our partner the benefit of the doubt. Instead of jumping to the conclusion that they were intentionally hurtful, we...
Avoiding “Scorched Earth” Communication
Are you considering therapy for your relationship? Though counseling can be wonderful as a relationship maintenance tool, many people don’t begin to consider it as an option until their communication is truly in crisis. What does this look like? What is “Scorched...
Why Do We Engage in Toxic Argument Patterns?
Have you ever wondered why we argue about the same things over and over again in a relationship? Well, humans are creatures of habit. We tend to repeat behaviors, as this brings us a measure of comfort and security, oftentimes even when there are negative...