Couples therapy is one of the most valuable investments you’ll make for your relationship. Don’t let your investment or time go to waste! Here are 5 ways to squeeze the most value out of your couples therapy. These tips are based on my observations over many years as a licensed couples therapist of the couples...
Couples therapy can be a powerful tool for strengthening relationships and resolving conflicts. However, it’s not a magic bullet! Many couples experience what are known as “false starts.” These are periods of initial enthusiasm followed by a decline in session attendance or engagement. Think of it as the annual “January gym effect” but for couples...
What is “weaponizing therapy?” It’s the idea of a person using their participation in mental health therapy, individual or couples therapy, against another person as a power play. This can be done to “win” arguments or appear psychologically superior. For instance… Jane Doe goes to individual therapy every week and then comes home and tells...
Separation is a heavy decision, often riddled with raw emotions and a strong urge to move forward quickly. But before that final step of divorce, consider couples therapy. Yes, therapy even after you’ve separated. It might surprise you, but many couples seek therapy even after they’ve separated. On rare occasion, I’ve seen couples come to...
What’s a Post-Session Ritual? Certain behaviors that you do together as a couple which can become habit after each of your therapy sessions. Why Do It? Because it can help you and your partner transition out of your therapy session and into the rest of your day. It’s especially useful because it can help let...
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...
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