As a Marriage and Family therapist, we believe in 5 major life cycles that we as humans, experience from birth to end of life. One of the most rewarding and stressful is parenting. Our goal as parents is to launch healthy, productive citizens into this world! The college or trade school transition is one of […]
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 most challenging. While parenting is an incredibly rewarding journey, it also brings significant stress and change to a marriage. Couples often enter this phase with dreams of balancing a fulfilling
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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 (DTC). Throughout my practice, I have been increasingly aware of a troubling trend: the lack of sexual intimacy among couples. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced among the demographic I see
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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 disheartening and exhausting. As an Emotionally Focused Therapist trained in Dr. Sue Johnson’s modality, I have witnessed firsthand how these destructive cycles can drain the emotional energy from relationships. Sue
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, communication, sex, and conflict resolution. As we dive into the clinical aspects of maintaining intimacy, we will explore how sex and emotionality intertwine, the role of conflict in a relationship,
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 feel satisfied and fulfilled on most days? Most people talk about feelings and characteristics such as the following: love, attraction, compatibility, or shared experiences. While these elements can spark and
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, loving parent and a child who’s simply been caught in emotional crossfire, reunification can help restore bonds. I have rarely, if ever, seen these types of clients. The usual type
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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 a secure, autonomous family unit.
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How Effective is TMS Therapy for Major Depression March 05, 2025 Major depression affects millions of people each year, but for some, traditional treatments like antidepressants or therapy may not provide relief. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy offers a non-invasive, FDA-approved alternative that is gaining traction among sufferers seeking effective solutions. Let’s learn how TMS
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Are you picking the Wrong Partner? Or maybe not: March 01, 2021 Why do we choose partners? How do we make this ultimate, important decision that will shape our future, our potential kid’s future and our overall health and wellbeing of ourselves? How do we NOT pick the wrong person in our second, or third
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