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Parenting
From an LMFT in Private Practice — On Transitioning to the “Adult Parent”: Love vs. Valued Contribution
As an LMFT working with families across developmental stages, I regularly meet parents who feel both loved and sidelined by their adult children. That painful ...
March 23, 2026
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NEW Marriage after an affair: If you can do the work!
I have had conducted, hundreds of hours of repair and rebuilding a marriage/partnership after an emotional breach and or an affair. Ultimately, communication is essential ...
February 18, 2026
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Desire, Healing, and the Longings of the Human Heart: A Therapist’s Reflection on Jay Stringer’s DESIRE
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice—and as a sex and trauma therapist—I have spent years sitting with individuals and couples who ...
February 11, 2026
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Understanding Affairs and Infidelities: A Deeper Look into Relationships
Affairs and infidelities are often viewed solely through the lens of betrayal and heartbreak. When a partner strays, whether physically or emotionally, the focus tends ...
February 4, 2026
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Understanding and Managing Anxiety
The Connection Between Anxiety and Depression Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health conditions — and they often appear together. This ...
November 5, 2025
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Couples & marriage therapy
What Happens to the High of the First Few Years of a Relationship? Is This Really as Good as It Gets?
In the early years of a relationship, love feels like a rush — exciting, effortless, and intoxicating. But as time passes, that initial high often ...
October 28, 2025
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Making Time Meaningful in a Fast-Moving World
Why Time Feels Like It’s Moving Faster As we grow older, it’s common to feel that the years pass more quickly than they once did.Psychologists ...
October 15, 2025
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