An essential first step towards beginning therapy is to find a therapist with whom you connect and feel safe. Keep in mind there is no one-size-fits-all formula. However, there are things to consider when finding the best therapist for you and below we’ve broken down...
Thinking about marriage counseling? To begin, there are two things that make marriage counseling the most successful. The first is when both partners are committed to the work. Couples therapy is more difficult if only one partner is on board. The second thing is...
What are boundaries? Boundaries are simply dividing lines, physical or metaphorical dividers that say “over here” is what I am comfortable with, and over there is not”. Boundaries mark the space where we end and others begin. They allow us to separate who we are from...
Drs. John and Julie Gottman are world-renowned for their research on marriage and relationships. After more than four decades of study, one thing they know for certain is that creating intimacy, both in and out of the bedroom, is easier said than done. With the...
At The Relationship Therapy Center, we wholeheartedly believe in the importance of working with a couples therapy specialist. Couples therapy is much more than individualized therapy for two. It is an art which requires advanced specialized training, extensive...
What is emotional flooding? Emotional flooding is a psychological and physiological response in the body that happens when we become overwhelmed, or flooded, with emotion. Physically, emotional flooding causes a racing heartbeat accompanied by both the brain and body...
