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...
What have we all heard about long distance relationships? They don’t work. Of course, this isn’t always true. Long-distance relationships can work; they just have some unique challenges you need to be aware of. If you’re loving your partner from afar, here are four...
Over the past few years, couples therapy intensives have become increasingly popular, including here in Sacramento and throughout Northern California. What was once viewed as a specialized approach is now often promoted as a quicker path to meaningful change. Couples...
