I have seen this so often or have heard this second-hand both professionally and personally. It goes something like this: Amanda: Whenever we're out with your friends, I feel like you put me down. Gary: Really? Can you give me an example? I usually hear this from Amanda (if she was my client) and then telling me the example she used that eventually turned into an argument. To the Garys out there who respond this way: please don't. This is not about putting you down; she sen

I heard this idea a few weeks ago from a colleague: in your relationship, which one are you?

Since the pandemic started, one of the biggest challenges is setting aside time and energy for self-care. If you are in a relationship,...

There are differences between couples therapy and individual therapy for both the clients and the therapist. The sessions can be longer, sometimes the couple has to figure out how to take turns speaking, and immediate feedback from either partner to the other can have a tremendous impact. The role of the couples therapist can be a surprise to the couple, especially if one or both partners have been in individual therapy before and expect couples therapy and the couples ther

You know something is "off" with you or your partner but you may not be able to put your finger on what it is. This "off" can show up as...

Deciding on individual therapy is simple. You pursue it when you're ready no matter how long it takes for you to decide. Deciding on...