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Perhaps you’ve heard that conflicts are inevitable in close relationships, and this may be especially so…

You’re not completely sure how you got here, but things are a mess. Tears have been shed, you’re both exhausted…

Have you ever wondered if you and your partner might benefit from couple therapy only to shrink away from it?  

It can be hard to tell your partner when you feel like the relationship is moving too fast because you might be afraid…

There has been so much going on with the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m thinking of you and wishing you are…

Much of our relationships are lived out in the little moments. And while we pay special…

The holidays are always a time for getting together. Lost in the shuffle might be getting together with your partner!

We all know the wonderful things to look forward to as we approach another holiday season: friends, family, pumpkin spiced everything…

The popularity of Gary Chapman’s book, The Five Love Languages has led to a lot of discussions on…

Congratulations! You’re engaged! This is one of the most exciting times for a couple. But then what?

Like our bodies, relationships need nurturing to stay healthy. Connecting with your partner throughout the day will do just that…

Breakups hurt. After the end of a relationship, there are some things you can do to cultivate healing. 

Teaching your children gratitude involves three things: modeling, encouraging and reinforcement. For this, there’s an easy…

Fall is here and with that, comes many things: school starting up again; cooler temperatures; Christmas paraphernalia and decorations sprouting up…

As a relationship therapist, these are some questions people often ask me. I wanted to share them with you in hopes that it will help you as you reflect…

Long distance relationships can be very difficult. However, with a little bit of creativity, you can turn something potentially hard, into something that grows you closer together.

Reflecting on things that you are thankful for can be quite healthy. To maximize the effects though, you’ll want to make it an exercise that you practice routinely, and not just something you do when…

It’s when things are going well that we least seek out help. This can be true of relationships too. Imagine just having been engaged.

Part of the difficulty in breaking routines is that people stuck in them don’t know what other options are out there. One suggestion to get away from the rut is to actually start with where you’re at.

Long before applying for graduate school in clinical psychology, I was intrigued by the topic of romantic relationships. What makes relationships work or fail? What helps relationships stay strong?