Relationships and Marriage

Let me ease the burden of sex for you. I use the word “burden” because I know sex can feel like one sometimes. Sex may not be the most important pillar in your relationship, but how ... Read More

Often, people seeking marriage counseling come to my office at their breaking point. They’ve been struggling in their marriage for months, years, or even decades, and are making a last-ditch ... Read More

As a couples counselor, I have the unique and rewarding experience of helping people strengthen and improve their relationships. This experience has allowed me to witness firsthand the ... Read More

Living with a partner who is experiencing depression can be challenging, particularly because depression may cause people to withdraw from their relationships or lose interest in sex. Attempts ... Read More

It’s very common for couples to pursue counseling when communication issues begin to dominate their relationship. Does it ever feel like you and your partner keep missing each other on ... Read More

I recently worked with someone who had his heart crushed by an individual who led him on for months, asked for his help with various tasks, accepted an invitation to go on an official date, ... Read More

When my grandmother was growing up, she had no clue what her next-door neighbors ate for breakfast or where they went on vacation—unless, of course, they went out of their way to tell ... Read More

Social media have taken the world by storm. Many people spend a large portion of their days tweeting, texting, and checking their Facebook accounts. Adolescents tend to spend even more ... Read More

Recently, when I put my 6-year-old son to bed, he reminded me of something I can sometimes lose sight of, particularly when I’m anxious or worried. As I kissed him on the forehead, he ... Read More

You’ve no doubt heard the saying, “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” But the idea we can or even should be invulnerable to the power of language, ... Read More

People who are unhappy in their marriages may turn to mental health professionals for help, unaware therapy could in fact make things worse. I’m not talking about bad couples therapy, ... Read More

Trauma bonds occur in very toxic relationships, and tend to be strengthened by inconsistent positive reinforcement—or at least the hope of something better to come. Trauma bonds occur ... Read More