By Carolyn Riviere, LMFT

 

 
 
carolyn@collaboratecounseling.com
Couples & marriage therapy

Life Transitions and How to Stay Connected as a Couple and Family

In the world of family therapy, there’s a recurring theme I hear from many couples: the early years of raising young children can be the ...
Relationships

Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction in America: Why Are So Many Couples Not Having Sex?

Introduction As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I have had the privilege of working with over 12,000 couples in the Denver Tech Center ...
Couples & marriage therapy

If You Find Yourselves Caught in the Same Fight, Different Day: Understanding and Overcoming Destructive Couple Cycling

Every couple experiences conflict, but when you find yourselves caught in the same fight—what I often refer to as “Same Fight, Different Day”—it can feel ...
Sex & Intimacy

The Dynamics of Intimacy in Couples: Sex, Emotionality, Conflict, and Erotic Maintenance in Monogamy

Intimacy within couples is a multifaceted concept that encompasses both emotional and physical components. At the core of this is the intricate balance between connection, ...
Relationships

What is the secret ingredients of a Good Relationship? The Power of Humility and Selflessness

What are the proverbial ingredients, components of a great relationship? The real traits of individuals in a couple, that actually make it and the partners ...
Parenting

Caught in the Middle: When Family Reintegration Supports Abuse

Child/Family reintegration is often promoted and required for some families, as a solution for fractured relationships after divorce or separation. In cases involving a safe, ...
Blending Families

How to Set Boundaries with In-Laws to Protect Your Marriage

Learn how to spot and stop in-law boundary violations before they erode your relationship. Actionable steps to set healthy boundaries, protect your marriage, and create ...
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