While each psychologist and therapist is unique and therefore approaches the therapy through a slightly different lens, there are certain commonalities that exist. Knowing what to expect when you first start therapy can make the process feel a little less daunting. What follows is a brief outline of what you
Marriage Counseling: Rebuilding After An Affair
Many of the couples I work with are trying to pick up the pieces and rebuild their marriage after an affair. The fallout from infidelity is considerable, challenging the couple to work through the distress caused by the affair while also learning how to discover new possibilities for trust, emotional
Why Surrendering is Good for marriage
The word surrender has negative connotations, especially for men. This topic came up with a group of men that were part of a men’s group I was running. The focus of the group was how men could express the love they feel for their spouses/partners. The topic of surrender led
Do You Need Individual or Marriage Counseling?
The question of whether you might need individual or marriage/couples counseling isn’t always straightforward. Individual or couples counseling: Which treatment format is best for you? There is a dynamic interplay between you and your marriage — you are both impacting and being impacted by your relationship. And because of this
Self-Connection: The Foundation of Connection with Others
How would you describe your relationship to yourself? When you ask yourself this question (one I often ask of clients), it’s easy to quickly respond with a sweeping declaration of self-love, indifference or self-hatred. But such statements don’t really capture the complexity of our relationship with ourselves. And then there