You know communication is important. Everyone says it. But knowing you need to communicatebetter and actually knowing how to do it are two different things.Most people don't...
7 Tips on Navigating Parenthood
by Chelsea | Oct 1, 2025
7 Tips on Navigating Parenthood Becoming a new parent is an extraordinary experience filled with joy, but it also comeswith its fair share of challenges. Navigating parenthood...
Group Therapy for Men: A Space for Connection and Growth
by Dawn Drinkut | Aug 5, 2025
Group Therapy for Men: A Space for Connection and Growth Every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., a group of men gathers in my therapy practice. Somearrive after a long day of work,...
Are Politics Causing A Problem In Your Relationship?
by Chelsea | Oct 23, 2024
Remember the saying, “you should never talk about sex, religion or politics at the dinner table,”? Well, today I want to talk about how politics may be causing problems in your...
Let’s Talk About Sex
by Chelsea | Nov 29, 2022
When couples come to me to work on their relationship, 9 out of 10 times sex is the last topic they bring up. We go through their struggles on communication, not feeling heard,...
Boundaries 101
by Karen | May 13, 2019
Welcome to Boundaries 101! Boundaries are a popular and sometimes confusing topic of discussion surrounding relationships. What is a boundary? How do we set healthy boundaries?...
The Curse Of The “Strong Woman”
by Kathy | Mar 20, 2017
What's the problem with being a strong woman? We are tough. We are capable. We endure. We drive ourselves hard. We get crap done! We are the envy of others while we breeze...
Being Vulnerable in Your Marriage May Be Harder Than it Seems
by Christy Aloisio | Sep 26, 2014
As most brides are walking down the aisle the last thought going through their heads is most likely how difficult it may be one day to open up and be vulnerable with their...
Broken Radar
by Kathy | Dec 11, 2011
Are you constantly scanning the environment trying to figure out what your partner is feeling? Do you and your partner seem to be “reading” each other all the time? If so, do...
Who Do You Give Your Power To?
by Kathy | Nov 12, 2011
The Story “Not today, Sister!” These 3 words taught me a huge lesson once that will stick with me for life. I had worked for months planning an employee event at my job and I...
Sitting In Your Stuff
by Kathy | Oct 20, 2011
”I feel like a crappy husband and father.” This was the response I got from a client recently when I asked him how he felt after seeing the movie, Courageous. I was intrigued...
Trick or Treat
by Christy Aloisio | Oct 2, 2011
When you look into a child's eyes when they are all dressed up in their Halloween costumes, all you see is joy, fun, excitement. Dressing up and pretending to be someone they are...
Codependent Polling – What Do You Think?
by Christy Aloisio | Jun 16, 2010
Stop Polling: Trust Yourself in Counseling and Recovery in Carmel, Indiana Are you guilty of codependent polling? You might ask yourself: “I have this problem. What would you...
Counseling – About Christy Aloisio
by Christy Aloisio | May 11, 2010
How Did I Get Into Counseling? I was born and raised in Indianapolis with an older brother and a younger brother (yes, I do have middle child syndrome). I attended Decatur...
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