Relationships

Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse in which an abuser manipulates the victim into believing their thoughts, feelings, and perceptions are invalid. This manipulation leads to a ... Read More

The pandemic has brought to light many things – the joy and necessity of in-person connection for one, but for two, the importance of something you might not know there’s a label for: ... Read More

Attunement: What is It? Why is It important? There’s a very important factor that determines whether one or both parties in a relationship feel seen and nurtured. It applies to relationships ... Read More

How to Stop Anxiety from Destroying Relationships There is an abundance of information about how anxiety impacts our health—mentally, emotionally, and physically.  Anxiety can cause ... Read More

  It may seem counterintuitive because romantic relationships are about intimacy and closeness, but what they really need to thrive and flourish is space. Happy, romantic relationships ... Read More

Seek a Therapist BEFORE You Experience a Meltdown Just the way you don’t have to be ready for the ER to schedule a check up, you also don’t have to be in the midst of a meltdown or ... Read More

Real Love and Social Media Are you spending more time on your mobile device than the time you spend actually interacting with your partner or your spouse? Has your relationship taken a ... Read More

Is it Time to See a Therapist? Probably! It’s time to see a therapist. Psychotherapy, talk or talking therapy, counseling, or simply therapy — no matter the name it’s known by, ... Read More

Let’s Protect Our Youth from Suicide  Suicide has a tremendous impact on the lives of countless individuals. When someone takes their own life, friends, loved ones, and acquaintances ... Read More

Survey Reveals: There Could be a Silver Lining to the Pandemic Due to the growing need for resources and data surrounding the topic of COVID-19, Kendall Coffman, MS, MFT, conducted an ... Read More

Senior Therapy to Promote Elder Mental Health  It’s no secret the U.S. population continues to age. In fact, by 2034, it’s estimated that there will be more adults over the age of ... Read More

by Sarah Swenson, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Seattle, WA Don’t Give Up on Couples Counseling! Find a Therapist Who Understands Neurodiversity Instead   In my work ... Read More