App-Based or In-Person Therapy? Which is Best?

App-Based or In-Person Therapy? Which is Best?

Perhaps you’re online, searching ‘therapist near me,’ when it dawns on you. Therapy has changed (a lot) since Freud’s day. In fact, many people don’t even attend in-person sessions anymore. As with most things, depending on which method of therapy you choose, there...
Why You Should Choose a Gottman Trained Couples Counselor

Why You Should Choose a Gottman Trained Couples Counselor

Here’s a thought: In America, 50% of marriages end up in divorce. That’s a failing grade – an ‘F’ in academics. But beyond being just a number, what it really means is roughly half of American families are split apart. Kids get shuttled back and forth between...
Mental Health Credentials: What Does Each One Mean?

Mental Health Credentials: What Does Each One Mean?

Have you noticed? As time goes on, we keep getting more abbreviations. From texting shortcuts (if you have a teen with a smartphone, you know) to professional credentials – keeping abreast of what each one means and represents makes it feel as though we need a...
An Anxiety Therapist Talks About Navigating Relationship Anxiety

An Anxiety Therapist Talks About Navigating Relationship Anxiety

Relationship anxiety is somewhat of a broad term. It shows up in different ways, and there are complex underlying causes and reasons why it may appear. Often, it arises due to a combination of reasons. No matter what though, it’s uncomfortable, and may be highly...
As a Couple, We Need Communication Help. Now What?

As a Couple, We Need Communication Help. Now What?

Effective communication is one of the best, most rewarding skills to have. It’s integral to well-being. Our ability to adequately and accurately express ourselves depends upon it; it’s how we share individual experience with those around us. It’s how we connect. It...
Relationship Trauma: What It Is and How to Heal

Relationship Trauma: What It Is and How to Heal

From the shock of betrayal, to control and manipulation, there are many situations that can lead to relationship trauma.  While the focus tends to be on what’s visible, such as wounds resulting from domestic violence, there are other types of distress that can occur...