How do I find a good couples therapist?

How do I find a good couples therapist?

You’ve decided to try couples therapy—but now you’re staring at a list of names with no idea how to tell the difference between them. In California alone, there are thousands of licensed therapists who list “couples” as a specialty. But not all couples therapists are...
How do Busy Couples Find Time for Marriage Counseling?

How do Busy Couples Find Time for Marriage Counseling?

You already invest in the things that matter—your health, your career, your kids. You know your marriage deserves the same attention. But between early meetings, travel schedules, soccer practice, and the hundred other things demanding your time, adding a standing...
What are the Toughest Years of Marriage?

What are the Toughest Years of Marriage?

The tricky thing about life is it’s hard to arm yourself with the knowledge you need to survive unforeseen circumstances. The future is distant, and things are going really well, so why bother?  One of the many perks of life is, resources exist to provide you with the...
What type of therapy is Best for Couples?

What type of therapy is Best for Couples?

You’ve decided it’s time to do something about your relationship. That’s a big step. But the moment you start researching couples therapy, you hit a wall of options—EFT, CBT, Gottman Method, Imago, narrative therapy, solution-focused… and suddenly you’re wondering if...
How to Treat Each Other with Respect

How to Treat Each Other with Respect

How do I treat my partner with respect? Why is it that when we get married or are in a relationship, we forget the common rules of respecting one another?  It’s easy to fall into this trap, so let this be a simple reminder of the rules. DO: Begin each day with a...