If you’ve noticed a sudden surge of articles, podcasts, and social media discourse surrounding adult enmeshment, you aren’t alone. My previous blog on this topic resonated nationwide, sparking a massive wave of engagement. It clear that we have struck a collective nerve. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I see this phenomenon playing […]
Money is one of the most common — and misunderstood — sources of tension in relationships and family systems. Money, Sex and families are the three biggest reasons couples show up in my office. Money has no emotional value on its on. However, within a couple/family system, it causes havoc if not understood. Research consistently
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
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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
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In the early years of a relationship, love feels like a rush — exciting, effortless, and intoxicating. But as time passes, that initial high often fades, leaving couples wondering if the magic is gone. The shift isn’t a sign of failure; love evolves. Real intimacy and passion emerge when couples understand these changes, commit to
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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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
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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Benefits of Couples Counseling NOVEMBER 1, 2019 Needing relationship help may feel daunting or embarrassing; but, it does not have to be. Recognizing that you need relationship help is a mature and pro-active way to keep your relationship happy, active, and enriching. Couples counseling can be a positive way to strengthen communication and coping skills; resulting, in
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