If there is anything worse than a sexless marriage, it’s talking about it with a stranger. At least, that’s how the prospect of addressing it with a therapist can feel. Yet just dismissing your non-existent sex life and going on with your life could be the nail in the...
You hardly ever argue, but that could be because you barely see one another, let alone engage in conversation. Your life has become a predictable routine: go to work, come home, zone out. He spends weekends watching sports. You prefer outings with your friends. If you...
A lingering misconception about family therapy is that it is only for families with severe issues: Mom is gripped with crippling anxiety and depression, unable to function. Or, Dad’s cheating has rocked the foundation of the marriage so badly that it’s in danger...
It’s not uncommon for people to approach their pastor with all sorts of issues, including marital woes. In fact, a wonderful aspect of being part of a congregation is the level of support available. Yet, with deep-seated marital issues or marital problems that keep...
Yes — for many people, trauma therapy, couples therapy, and marriage counseling can happen at the same time, and often that is not only possible but genuinely helpful. They are not doing the same job. Individual trauma work addresses what one or both partners are...
Sometimes it looks like a conflict that jumps from small to huge in seconds. Sometimes it looks like a spouse who is home, but hard to reach. Sometimes it looks like walking carefully around moods, distance, silence, or reactions you do not fully understand. If you...
