Couples & Marriage Counseling

Premarital counseling has been stereotyped over the years as something with a religious affiliation. While it’s true that many churches and religions require or recommend it, it has become increasingly popular as a guidance tool for couples of all backgrounds. There are many benefits to premarital counseling. Agreeing to go to sessions together is a […]

Mindfulness is a practice that allows you to be more self-aware. It keeps you focused on the present moment and taking your thoughts captive, rather than letting negativity control you as though your mind was on auto-pilot. A mindful lifestyle has many personal benefits, and that includes improving your relationship. While you may see the greatest […]

You may have heard before that communication is an important key to any relationship. While this takes many forms, there is nothing better than an honest, productive conversation with your partner. Unfortunately, many couples fail when it comes to the dialogue that gets passed back and forth between them. Why? Because they don’t consider dialogue […]

Conflict in a relationship isn’t abnormal, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be a negative thing, depending on how you handled it. But maybe you really struggle. Could it be that when a conflict arises in your relationship, you’re letting other factors in? Or is it just you and your partner trying to work it […]

When you’re in a relationship, it’s crucial to know and understand your partner’s needs — and how to fulfill them. But why? Your partner is an adult, shouldn’t they know how to do this themselves? Not so fast. Knowing your partner’s needs and also how to fulfill them is vital for building communication and trust […]

You’ve probably heard couples talk about being each other’s best friends on their wedding day. Many couples start out as friends before making the leap into something more. And maybe your own spouse or partner used to feel like your best friend. But whether you’ve been married for twenty years or you’ve just been in […]

If you’ve done any research into marriage therapy or even into techniques that might strengthen your marriage, you’ve probably heard of the Gottman Method more than once. But, many people gloss over it as just another “quick fix” option that probably doesn’t work. Unfortunately, people who do that are missing out on exactly how the […]

Though the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost everyone’s lives in some way, it has offered a unique experience for many couples who are “stuck” at home together. While some states are now returning to normal operations (or a “new normal”), others are still in lockdown mode or encouraging people to stay home. These stay-at-home orders […]