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...
Parenting can be both incredibly rewarding and extraordinarily difficult. Many share that one of the hardest parts of parenting is teaching your child about sex and sexuality. Fortunately, with some skills and knowledge, this particular parenting woe isn’t so bad....
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...
A few years ago, I found myself in a place where I felt stuck. I’ve always been surrounded by people who have been going to therapy for years, who are therapists themselves, or who love to ask: “Well, have you tried therapy?” I knew therapy probably was a good next...
Giving your kids the talk is high on the list of “most dreaded conversations” for parents or caregivers. Some dread it so much they avoid it altogether. However, it’s proven that comprehensive sex education reduces unwanted pregnancies and STIs and reduces sexual...
Living with ADHD as an adult can be a journey filled with unique challenges and triumphs. Whether you're newly diagnosed, undiagnosed but curious about potential symptoms, or have been managing ADHD for years, finding the right resources can make all the difference...
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...
Dear Sexologist, My husband (let’s call him “Paul”) has a higher libido and wants sex more often than I do. I usually go along with it even when I don’t initially feel like it. But lately between that and motherhood, I’ve been feeling exhausted and touched out....
Dear Therapist, I caught my husband cheating on me last year. It was devastating in so many ways. Honestly, I didn’t know if I’d ever get past it and be able to trust him again. Over the past 6 months, I’ve been doing everything I can to heal and move forward as...
