Sexy Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Shopping for that special person in your life can be tough. Candles, socks, and coffee makers are old news. Why not spice things up with a gift that you'll both benefit from? Check out our holiday gift guide below to…
Open Letter to a Hesitant Client
The quickest way to shut down a conversation at a party is to disclose that I am a psychotherapist. This recently happened at a friend’s wedding a few weeks ago when one of the other guests inquired about my profession;…
Addiction and Intimate Relationships
Anyone with a partner affected by addiction can tell you it is hard to love them. Bad behavior, poor choices, and the ever-increasing list of negative consequences can tear down even the most loving and committed relationship. When you love…
Caring for the Caregiver: Yourself
Caregiving for loved ones is more than a full time job. It is demanding physically, emotionally and spiritually. Caregiving requires endless patience and a focus on other. Day after day, you must show up and be kind and supportive. Typically,…
More Than the Baby Blues?
I have yet to meet a mother, or any parent for that matter, who has described the experience of becoming a parent as easy or exactly what they expected. That is to say, bringing a new child into the world,…
Dogs, Cats & Couples
The energy of a dog versus a cat can mirror that of couples where one person is pursuing, while the other is distancing.
Couples Resolutions
The onset of a new year often kindles aspirational planning, also known as New Years resolutions. You want to be happier, healthier and more fulfilled. Your romantic partner is clearly part of this picture. They are a likely teammate you…
Conscious Uncoupling IRL
Gwyenth Paltrow’s Goop.com made the term Conscious Uncoupling a household name in recent years. Coined by Katherine Woodward Thomas, the term has come to describe a civil and intentional approach, adopted by couples, who have decided to break up. Hallmark…
Jumpstarting Your Sex Life
The Blissful Beginning In the beginning sex seems to magically happen. It can feel like there is a magnet between partners–a force that draws them together without thought or strategy. It happens in the morning, mid-day and at night. Schedules…
Myths of Couples Therapy
Half of all marriages end in divorce. That is a staggering statistic. And yet, many people are terrified to seek help from a therapist when the going gets tough. They often worry about what it means about the health of…