Sometimes, life hands us more than one major transition at once. A new medical diagnosis. The emotional complexity of trying to conceive. An ever-present undercurrent of anxiety or uncertainty. And even in the midst of love and support, you can find yourself wondering:
How do I hold all of this? How do I stay grounded?
Continue reading “Returning to Therapy: Finding Steady Ground Amidst Change, Uncertainty, and Hope”
Deepening your understanding of your current boundary needs and setting a plan to honor them is radical self-love.
A stress-reducing conversation is essential when it comes to maintaining a sense of connection and support within a close relationship. It helps us to feel loved, cared for, and valued. All of which help us to show the same to a partner. Continue reading “Characteristics of an Effective Stress-Reducing Conversation…”
We all go through times when we feel ill-equipped to navigate a tough situation or distant from ourselves and others. We might know something’s off but struggle to figure out exactly how to change it or what can be done to produce different results.
Continue reading “Do I need therapy? Maybe. Probably. Don’t we all?”
The MAP 90-minute consult for couples provides a safe space to explore relationship concerns without the pressure to commit to ongoing weekly therapy as partners. I have found in my years of working with couples that sometimes a psychoeducational consultation is exactly what is needed.
I enjoy hiking but am not an avid hiker. It’s something I’d like to challenged myself to do more frequently. To help me engage this desire, I recently joined a casual hiking group in the area, and I was delighted (and a bit relieved) when I saw an “outdoorsy” movie screening come up on the group calendar thinking: this is probably a little more my speed at the present.
Everyone goes through times when they feel discouraged, overwhelmed, and uncertain. Or, times when they are struggling in important relationships – whether with parents, siblings, friends, co-workers, or partners. Therapy can help by allowing you the space to explore the source of the struggle(s)…to heal…to feel encouraged, to take action, and build hope about what’s possible for the future.
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” -George Bernard Shaw
“We get together on the basis of our similarities; we grow on the basis of our differences.” – Virginia Satir
“Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” -James Baldwin
Continue reading “Annoyed With the Dating Scene? Check in About Your Priorities…”
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