Open Letter to a Hesitant Client
Written by Sophia Willis Conger, LMFT 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…
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…