Before The Fire Starts

Before The Fire Starts

Did you just start a relationship or do you find yourself glancing at the new diamond on your hand?  Or maybe you just celebrated your 5th year anniversary. What an exciting time in your life. I’m sure you are full of happiness and anticipation for what’s to come...
Am I Being Manipulated?

Am I Being Manipulated?

Do you ever wonder “Am I being manipulated?”  To manipulate, by definition, means to change by artful or unfair means so as to serve one’s advantage. This behavior can often be difficult to spot, especially by those that are experienced and convincing in...
Lacking Emotional Intimacy?

Lacking Emotional Intimacy?

When working with clients, one of the first things I look for in our initial session is to see if they are lacking emotional intimacy. Half of the couples will open up about their emotional intimacy and their perspective. The other half won’t be familiar with the...
Couple’s Therapy

Couple’s Therapy

“I really don’t know if I want to be in this relationship anymore. I just want to know that we tried everything we could.” I hear different versions of this statement from a new client at least once a month. It can pose a challenge, but it doesn’t necessarily have to...
Let’s Talk About Sex

Let’s Talk About Sex

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, not being appreciated, and when I ask then if there is anything else they are having an...