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Are You Demanding Too Much From Your Partner?

Do you have too high expectations of your spouse? The current divorce rate in the United States is about 40 percent of all people who married 35...

AI Therapy: When to Use it and When to Avoid

Are you one of the many who welcome AI into their lives, without giving it much thought? It’s easy to see why. This humble new assistant graciously answers questions. Apps can generate fun exercise routines, is always in a good mood, and is there at your beck and call. AI has proven to be a real powerlifter in many capacities, so why not use it for therapy, right?

Not so fast.

While there’s no denying AI can be incredibly helpful and efficient in some regards, therapy is something else entirely. It’s important not to be too hasty and add the credentials ‘LMFT’ to ChatGPT; here’s why.

How to Speak So That You are Heard

Previously, I focused on the part of communication involving listening. The focus of this article is “How to Speak So that You are Heard" with some...

4 Powerful Ways To Cope With Adversity

How can I cope with adversity? There is no way to describe how it feels to cope with the despair of life's biggest tragedies. When you are emotional...

Why Seek Anxiety Counseling Near Me?

Anxiety often feels like it’s more powerful than you. If you let it, it will rewire your brain.Then it will trash your life, chipping away at each thing you enjoy until there’s nothing left.

But here’s the good news: for those who want help, help is available. Here are the top reasons to start therapy for anxiety today.

Codependency and the Difference Between Caretaking and Caregiving

Initially, the term codependency applied to those living in households with a substance abuser. Today, researchers are aware that people in general...

How To Move On After A Divorce

For some people, going through a divorce can be the most painful thing that they have experienced. Divorce is something that can shake a person to the core and take years to move past. After a divorce, it can be tough to adjust to the single life again, especially if you were married for many years. You might be wondering how you can move forward. There are some things that you can do to start the healing process and move forward. Here are some tips from marriage counseling experts in Roseville, CA

How to Improve Intimacy With Your Partner

Go ahead, give your sex life and intimacy with your partner a letter grade.

Got it? Ok. For those who rated their sex life below an A or 90%, pay attention, these tips are for you. We’re delving into the factors that lead to a subpar sex life. From managing insecurities about sex to healing and connecting, here are the secrets to help reignite that spark.

How To Let Go of Remorse And Guilt

Guilt and remorse are two feelings that result in heavy emotional burdens. They show up when you don’t act in a way that is consistent with your values and goals. First, you feel guilty about what you did. Then, comes lingering remorse which can then lead to shame. Things like breaking a promise, procrastinating or saying something hurtful to someone during an argument can lead to feelings of regret.

Guilt and remorse can be positive. These feelings arise from your own rules of moral and acceptable behavior. They help you reflect on your actions and motivate you to make positive changes. However, it is very destructive to carry around these emotions for long periods of time. Holding on to guilt only leads to more of the same. Guilt is the feeling of doing something bad, but without watching our thoughts can lead to shame, which is feeling bad. It can also affect other areas of your life, including your relationships.

Guilt hammers away at self-esteem and confidence. Constant shame makes it hard to focus and be at your very best. Unfortunately, these two emotions can linger on. The good news is that you can learn to forgive yourself and break the habit of feeling guilt and shame. Here are some approaches that I have found to help clients in my Roseville marriage counseling practice.

Sound Relationship House: How the Masters at Relationships Succeed

Doctors John and Julie Gottman have spent their entire careers helping couples and individuals build strong, sound relationships. In fact, it is one...

Power Couples: Everything You Need to Know

Curious to learn what it takes to become a power couple?

The reality is it may not be exactly what you think. This rundown on power couples details the perks, and touches on some of the challenges power couples face as well.

Top Risk Factors Associated With Depression

What are the risk factors for depression? Millions of people have depression. Depression is a significant contributor to disability and can lead to...

If You Feel Lonely in Your Marriage…

Feeling lonely is bad enough to begin with. And if you’re in a relationship feeling lonely? Ugh, it’s awful.

But here’s the thing: this feeling usually doesn’t occur overnight.

If you already feel alone in your relationship, these tips will reestablish the connection you crave. Or if you sense bits of loneliness here and there, these tips can help combat feeling lonely in a marriage as well.