Living with food allergies can be overwhelming—not just for the person with allergies but for their loved ones as well. As someone who lives with food allergies and is a therapist specializing in food allergy anxiety and trauma, I’ve seen firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate this journey together. But I’ve also witnessed […]
Infidelity is a challenging experience that many couples face and it’s much more common than you might think. Infidelity can rock a relationship to its core, oftentimes shattering its original foundation. If you’ve done any unofficial research on infidelity to help you navigate this situation, you may have heard of Belgian-American Psychologist Esther Perel. Esther […]
Families are core to who we are. They are often the essential building blocks of our personality, patterns, and values. Regardless of size or make-up, all families face challenges. Ultimately, if left untreated, you might find that these challenges start to grow and impact the relationships within your family unit. This is where family therapy […]
Many individuals recall the day that they brought their baby into this world as one of the most joyous days of their life. For others, it may be one of the most horrifying. If your birth did not go as expected, and you feared for your life – or for the life of your child […]
In part 1 of this series, we explored what infertility can look like, as well as financial burdens and physical changes. The effects of dealing with infertility only start there. In this part, we’ll discuss how infertility affects your emotions, relationships, and daily functioning. The Emotional Toll Infertility is often referred to as a “rollercoaster” […]
Post Wedding Depression? Post Wedding Anxiety? You Might Have Experienced Wedding Trauma. Your wedding day is something that for many has been portrayed by families, friends, and social media as one of the happiest days of your life. The words “magical”, “special”, and “perfect” are often associated with it. In movies and television the weddings […]
In the first part of this series, we looked at the 4 Reasons Why Understanding More About You and Your Partner’s Families Can Improve Your Present Relationship. If you haven’t had a chance to read that yet, start there before moving on to this exercise. Here you and your partner will walk through an exercise […]
Have you ever done or said something that reminds you of your parents, guardians, or family of origin? Have you tried to undo the patterns you learned from childhood? In adulthood, whether you are close to your family or have a difficult relationship, their early influences are always with you. The family you grew up […]
Does your stomach drop at the idea of going to couples therapy with your partner? Perhaps you’re interested in going to couples therapy but your partner is resistant. This could be because couples therapy can be perceived as a major sign of trouble in your relationship, an arduous effort to schedule, or overall intimidating. What […]
Anxiety can make it difficult to form close relationships. Especially romantic ones. All across the nation, women and anxiety fight daily battles with one other. Unsurprisingly, trying to conquer an unseen force like anxiety can be very tricky. At times, too tricky. Anxiety can eat away at a relationship. Often crushing the trust and connection between […]