Featured Blogs
By Julie McGlynn
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Should I Change Careers—or Am I Just Burned Out?
“I think I need a new career.” Sometimes that’s exactly right. Other times, what you actually…
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Relationship Therapy Isn’t Just for Couples: When to Bring a Friend, Sibling, or Parent to Therapy
When people hear “relationship therapy,” they usually think of romantic couples. But some of the most…
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What Is a Relationship Intensive—and Is It Right for Us?
When a relationship feels stuck, weekly therapy can sometimes feel too short. You arrive, settle in,…
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What Should Premarital Counseling Include?
Premarital counseling is sometimes misunderstood as something couples pursue only when they are experiencing problems. In…
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Can a Relationship Heal After an Affair?
The discovery of an affair can create an emotional crisis. The betrayed partner may feel shocked,…
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What Is Therapy for Couples Considering Separation?
Sometimes one partner wants to save the relationship while the other is unsure whether they want…
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What is Therapy for Couples Navigating Separation & Divorce?
The end of a relationship can bring grief, anger, fear, disappointment, and uncertainty. Even when both…
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Unsure What You’re Looking for in Therapy? That’s Okay.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. In fact, many people begin…
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When Should You Consider Individual Therapy?
People sometimes imagine therapy as something you pursue only after life becomes unmanageable. But therapy can…
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Do We Need Couples Therapy—or Are We Just Going Through a Rough Patch?
Every couple argues. Every relationship experiences periods of disconnection. So how do you know when what…
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Can Family Therapy Help When Everyone Is Already an Adult?
When people hear “family therapy,” they often picture parents bringing children or teenagers into counseling. But…
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When Does Normal Worry Become Anxiety That Therapy Could Help?
Worry is part of being human. Before an important meeting, first date, medical appointment, or difficult…
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Can Trust Really Be Rebuilt After Betrayal?
After a betrayal, couples often ask some version of the same question: Can we ever get…
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How Do I Know What I Really Want? Finding Clarity in Major Life Decisions
There are some decisions a pros-and-cons list can’t solve. You can write everything down, talk to…
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You Don’t Have to Like Your Ex to Co-Parent Effectively
One of the more frustrating pieces of co-parenting advice is the suggestion that former partners should…
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Why Divorce Can Hurt Even When You Know It’s the Right Decision
People sometimes expect emotional clarity after deciding to end a relationship. If the divorce was necessary,…
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Why Desire Differences Don’t Necessarily Mean Something Is Wrong With Your Relationship
One person wants sex more often. The other wants it less often. This is one of…
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How to Work With Your Inner Critic
Most of us have an inner critic. It may show up as a harsh voice in…
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The Difference Between Shame and Guilt
The stories we tell ourselves matter. They seep into our subconscious, shape our self-esteem, and influence…
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Processing Your Feelings Without Spiraling
Processing is an important part of emotional health. It allows us to understand what we feel,…
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Three Ways to Self-Regulate When You Feel Overwhelmed
We all know what it feels like to be in a heightened or activated state.Our nervous…
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The Importance of Moderation in Emotional Health
Moderation is the practice of balance. Many of us do not struggle because we are doing…
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Interdependency: The Healthy Middle Ground in Relationships
Relationships often challenge us because they bring up our needs for closeness, independence, support, safety, and…
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Living in Reality: The Practice of Authenticity
Living in reality means learning to know ourselves honestly. It is the practice of being real…
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Boundaries Are a Form of Self-Protection
Boundaries are often talked about as something we set with other people, but boundaries begin within…
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What Healthy Self-Esteem Really Means
Self-esteem is often misunderstood. Many people think of self-esteem as confidence, success, or feeling good about…
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Five Core Practices of a Healthy Lifestyle
Renowned therapist Pia Mellody has written extensively about the core practices that help us become healthy,…
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The Difference Between Shame and Guilt
The stories we tell ourselves seep into our subconscious and affect our self-esteem. It’s so important…
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3 Ways to Self Regulate
We all know what it feels like to be in a heightened, activated state. Our nervous…
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5 Core Practices of a Healthy Lifestyle
Renowned therapist Pia Mellody has written extensively on the core practices that are essential for being…