I see a common pattern in my couples therapy practice: A couple comes in after YEARS of struggling, and they say, “I wish we had done this sooner.” FACT: On average, couples with relationship problems wait 6 years before seeking help. This stat – from the world renowned Gottman Institute – is one of the...
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...
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,...
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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