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Winter months are notorious for stealing away the coveted sunshine and daylight hours. After daylight saving time ends and we fall back an hour, the average American experiences a shift from 12-14 hours of daylight to only 8-10 hours. For some, this shift can bring...
Healing from infidelity can feel like you’re trapped in a nightmare that you can’t wake up from. One moment, everything seems stable, and the next, your world has flipped upside down. The person you trusted most in the world has betrayed you, and the pain is so raw...
Your spouse wants to separate, and you don’t. The reality of a marriage separation can feel like a heart-wrenching experience. As a therapist, it’s even emotional for me as I walk with my clients through a uniquely painful grief process. When separation is not what...
When infidelity occurs in a relationship, the shattered trust creates ripple effects that extend far beyond what each partner might expect. Since intimacy hinges on trust, it’s no surprise that couples healing from infidelity tend to struggle with repairing their...
One of the more common conflicts I hear about in my office as a relationship therapist is "The One About the Mental Load." It goes like this: My client, let's call her Rachel, sits across from me and shares about a fight last week with her husband, let's call him...
ABC's The Bachelor franchise is making a massive comeback in its 28th season thanks to new Bachelor, Joey Graziadei. The 28-year-old tennis pro is a fan-favorite from The Bachelorette Season 20 with Charity Lawson, heralded as the "best bachelor in recent history."...
The holidays can be a wonderful time for gathering and connecting with family, but they can also be a source of stress and tension. Managing holiday stress is crucial, especially when dealing with difficult or even toxic family members. Whether you're trying to...
Chances are you have heard the term gaslighting; it was even Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year in 2022. The psychology buzzword has been heavily used (and misused!) in recent years, which can, unfortunately, dilute its meaning. The definition of gaslighting is...
Welcome to our Therapist Resource Roundup. Each quarter, we share a list of resources focused on a different theme our therapists often work through with clients. Every roundup will feature books, articles, videos, and podcasts that our therapists recommend for the...
You've likely heard the term boundaries, but there needs to be clarity when practicing boundaries. Is a boundary just telling people no? Should you cut off someone when they hurt you? Is a boundary selfish? Do you ever bend your boundaries for others? Does a...
