by Nancy | Feb 26, 2016 | Affairs, Divorce, Marital Therapy, Marriage, Relationships, Separation, Uncategorized
When we think about marital love, we think about commitment and wanting that union to go the distance. We want to think and believe that our love when we’re married will never fade or go away. With a divorce rate at 50% or more in our current culture, we know... 
by Christy Aloisio | Feb 19, 2016 | Affairs, Marital Therapy
I hope I did not lose too many readers after reading the title. Trust me; I know if you are in marital crisis at the moment, there is no part of you that is “thankful.” The pain can be so deep and all consuming, it is hard to ever imagine a time or place in your life... by Nancy | Dec 15, 2015 | Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships
Folks come to my office asking for counsel on all kinds of things. Anger issues, help with communication, depression, anxiety, marital problems, trauma or addiction recovery…the list goes on and on. When it really comes down to it though, everyone who sits on... by Nancy | Nov 28, 2015 | Self-Help, Shame, Uncategorized
Is there such a thing as constructive criticism? I was listening to a training by John and Julie Gottman, a couple of the most well-respected couples therapists and researchers, the other day, and they suggest that there really is no such thing. It is common for... by Javan | Nov 12, 2015 | Communication, Family Counseling, Marital Therapy
Communication. It sounds simple and easy enough. More often than not, we don’t say what we mean. And most of the time, we don’t express what we feel. If you feel you’re repeating yourself or not being heard, the issue could be that what you’re...