Speak Your Partner’s Love Language
Valentine’s Day can stir up some additional stress as we try to decipher the perfect way to show our partners we love and cherish them. Flowers, chocolates, and cards are always a safe bet… but …
Self-care During the Holidays: The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
It is no surprise that the holidays tend to be a stressful time for everyone. Although enjoyable, extensive time with family and friends, frequent events, and the inevitable financial strain that can occur during the …
Tips for Navigating the Holiday Season
I think Charles Dickens (1921), inadvertently, best summarized the holiday season for many people when he wrote “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” Society has painted the expectation that …
Creative Hopelessness
“I wish we would have come in sooner” and “I just want to be happy” are two statements I hear repeatedly in my office. Couples realize how much they have been holding on to their …
What is a Marriage and Family Therapist?
A marriage and family therapist, also known as an MFT, can help you and your loved ones heal your relationships and improve your mental health. An MFT differs from other types of counselors in that …
5 Apps to Help Improve Your Mental Health
I think it’s safe to say that these days, oftentimes more time is spent on our smartphones than not. While our phones and social media can be entertaining (and let’s face it, addictive), it’s been …
