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Virtual couples therapy is a great option for couples with relationship problems and quickly becoming a popular choice over traditional in-office couples therapy. Virtual couples therapy can even offer unique benefits over traditional in-person therapy! Here are some of the key advantages plus ways to make it work best. Convenience Virtual sessions eliminate the need […]
Couples therapy can be a powerful tool for strengthening a relationship, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. There are situations where couples therapy might not be the most productive course of action. Here are some signs that you might be better off waiting on, or altogether skipping, couples counseling: Unwillingness to Participate Therapy requires a […]
Now that you’ve read Part I on being burned by therapy… Here are the common reasons I’ve heard from clients over the years about being burned by therapy. Obviously, this list can’t possibly cover EVERY reason someone may have been burned by therapy (and therefore may not represent your own experiences). This is simply based […]
I hear it all the time. Story after story from folks who contact me because they need therapy help but are super hesitant to move forward and schedule a first session – let alone several sessions after that (assuming we “gel”) because they’ve been burned by a past therapist. With nearly 15 years under my […]
As much as we may all wish that it didn’t happen, on any given day someone in a romantic relationship or marriage is cheating on their partner. We know that this is a common phenomenon for both unmarried and married couples. But is there any merit to the old saying “once a cheater, always a […]
As you well know, couples divorce for all sorts of reasons. Specific reasons for divorce tend to be as unique and individual as the couple themselves. However, we know from recent self-report research of divorced couples that there are common ones that typically lead to divorce in the U.S. Some of the top marital researchers came […]
As you know, communication in couple relationships can be very hard at times! Many couples who end up in couples therapy report this to be their biggest challenge. For every couple, there is a difference between what one partner says and what the other partner hears. This “gap” in communication may be big or small, […]
I often get asked the same questions about the Prepare-Enrich program. Here are answers for the most frequently asked ones. I’ll preface this by stating that I strongly believe in the program and the science on which it is based. By asking my couples directly about the value of, I’ve found that every couple that […]
One partner is adamant about starting couples counseling while the other is against it. This is super common! Handling this depends on the underlying reason behind the resistance to couples therapy. The most common ones I’ve seen fall into 3 categories. Lack of Knowledge One common reason for not wanting to attend couples counseling is […]
Unsure what to expect for your very first session in couples therapy? Not to worry…I’ve got you covered! If you’re a bit nervous about session number one, that’s perfectly normal. And very understandable. After all, it’s not every day that someone asks you and your partner to sit down in front of a perfect stranger […]
