Carolyn Riviere

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 in healing after an affair as it lays the groundwork for understanding, empathy, and reconnection. Couples willing to engage in open, honest conversations can not only repair the damage caused

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 arrive in my office carrying a familiar yet deeply personal ache. Many describe it as existential angst. Others call it restlessness, dissatisfaction, longing, or emptiness. Beneath the surface, what I

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 to be on the act itself—the breach of trust that follows the exchange of words or intimate moments with another person. However, as a therapist, I have come to realize

The Connection Between Anxiety and Depression Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health conditions — and they often appear together. This overlap, known as comorbidity, means that addressing one often helps the other. Both conditions can impact focus, mood, motivation, and overall well-being, making early understanding and intervention crucial.Research shows that

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 often explain this as a proportional effect: when you’re five years old, one year is a large portion of your life. By the time you’re sixty, that same year represents