I’m ready to heal my childhood trauma
I don’t want my bad childhood to define me anymore. Yes, I did experience trauma. Yes, it was painful. But I’m ready to move forward with my life. These are sentiments shared by many trauma survivors at a certain point in their healing journey. Often times people will come into therapy discouraged or disappointed…
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What to expect your first couples counseling session
Most people don’t know what to expect from the first couples therapy session. In this post we’ll explore 15 top reasons couples come into therapy. We’ll also look at what the process of starting couples counseling looks like on a practical and emotional level. All with the intention of helping you better prepare yourself for…
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Things I wish I knew before starting therapy
Starting therapy is hard, but it doesn’t have to be a mystery. There’s tons of research saying therapy works. Many people talk about their success with counseling. But how exactly does it help? Here is a list of things I wish I knew before starting therapy. It will take time Making changes in your life…
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How to have a healing conversation after a fight with your partner
Every couple fights. Period. End of sentence. If you’re not disagreeing from time to time, your relationship is probably not as alive as it could be. But that’s a topic for another day. The trouble most couples get into is not the fight itself, it’s the repair. What is a repair? Picture this. You…
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How to address communication problems in your relationship
When people call to seek couples counseling, they often say that communication problems are their number one concern. Communication problems can mean a variety of different things and we’ll explore a few common types here. Typically, a communication breakdown is one of two things. You and your partner have stopped talking about important things all…
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