Relationship Counseling
Start Fresh in Couples Counseling
Get a Fresh Start for the New Year in Couples Counseling New year, new you! And new marriage, too? Couples counseling can help. The new year is a great time to work on starting fresh when it comes to your goals, aspirations, and your relationships. Now is as good a time as any to make…
Read MoreDebunking Myths in Counseling: “Marriage Should Be Easy”
Debunking Marriage Myths: “Marriage Should Be Easy” “When you’re with the right person, marriage will be easy.” “It’ll all come together when you find the one!” “If everything isn’t falling into place, then something must be wrong”. You may have heard similar comments about marriage and relationships throughout your life. And these sentiments are brought…
Read MoreEncourage Sincere Change in Couples Therapy
How to Encourage Sincere Change in Couples Therapy In couples therapy, you will work alongside your partner to create genuine changes. As the new year approaches, you might be even more motivated to turn over a new leaf and find ways to improve your bond with your partner. But, what creates real change? Odds are,…
Read MoreNavigate Complicated Family Relationships During the Holidays
How Therapy Can Help You Navigate Complicated Family Relationships During the Holidays Although the holidays can be a time for joy and celebration, your family relationships might make things challenging. Difficult interactions with family can take the fun out of the happiest time of the year. You might be nervous about family get-togethers. Maybe you…
Read MoreSolving vs. Navigating Problems in Relationship Counseling
Marriage Therapy: Solving vs. Navigating Problems with Your Partner If you are considering relationship counseling, you’re probably also trying to solve problems in your relationship. Luckily, therapy is the perfect place to work on your most complex challenges and problems. In therapy, you can learn communication and problem solving skills that can be translated to…
Read MoreMarriage Counseling: How to Make Arguments More Productive
Marriage Counseling: How to make arguments more productive Communication is key. You might have heard that phrase before. Communication plays an important role in all our relationships, including marriage. It is important in healthy romantic relationships to work together with your partner, to try and be on the same page. Communication is one of our…
Read MoreAm I Holding Back in Couples Therapy?
How to Know if You Are Holding Back In Couples Therapy It’s hard enough to decide to make the call to schedule couples therapy. But making your appointment is just the beginning! The work begins when you and your partner arrive at your first appointment. A successful experience in couples therapy will depend on your…
Read MoreResentment and Negative Sentiment Override in Couples Therapy
How Couples Therapy Can Help Solve Negative Sentiment Override Did you know that most couples wait an average of six years to seek couples therapy? You might not be surprised by that statistic. If you are reading this, you might be seeking couples therapy for the first time. Or maybe you’ve been before and you…
Read MoreSelf Care & Relationships
Self Care & Relationships Whoever said relationships were 50/50 was lying! Who wants to ride a bike where each tire is only filled up halfway? What about flying on a plane with two half-wings? And don’t forget about the winter gloves that only cover half of your hand. The reality is, relationships are much more…
Read MoreFrom a Utah Counselor: Supporting Your Partner Through Depression
Thoughts From a Utah Counselor: Supporting Your Partner Through Depression As a Utah couples counselor, I can assure you that feeling sad is a completely normal part of life. You might have felt sad after losing a pet or falling ill. Sadness is something we all experience and serves an important purpose in our life.…
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