O ver the last two years, the term “virtual therapy” is popping up more and more. Before the pandemic, many of us had never even considered meeting with a therapist via computer, phone, or tablet . The health safety benefits of virtual therapy speak for...
The following are a few examples of statements I commonly hear when I meet with couples who are experiencing conflict: “I have already apologized more times than I can count.” “I tried to explain to him that I don’t mean to be insensitive.” “I told...
Not too long ago, virtual therapy wasn’t something you heard much about. Therapy and the need for it, in general, isn’t talked about enough. But as we live alongside Covid 19, the need for therapy continues to rise, and with it the necessity of virtual...
How can styles of attachment lead to toxic patterns of relationships and breaking the generational cycles to achieve love and connection Attachment patterns are passed down from one generation to the next. Children learn how to connect from parents and caregivers, and they in turn...
Attachment styles are learned behaviors and stem from psychological research on caregiving, childhood attachments, and how these styles develop into adult attachment with loved ones including peers, parents, partners, co-workers, and children. Attachment styles can impact any interpersonal relationship based on the psychology of needs...
Maintaining a Healthy Relationship During the Holidays It’s the most wonderful time of the year… It’s also, for many, the most stressful time of the year. And even if you love the holidays, chances are, there are a few stressful moments where you find yourself...
What inspired you to pursue a career as a therapist? For as long as I can remember I have felt an incredibl e sense of honor when the people in my life have trusted me with their thoughts, feeli ngs, and pa rts of their...
Relationships are one of the most important aspects of our lives, so when we face challenges in our marriage or relationship it has a significant impact on each partner's overall health and well-being. Research shows that to make a relationship last, couples must learn to...
Whether you’re married, engaged, or dating, chances are, you’ve experienced conflict in your relationship. Maybe you don’t see eye to eye on everything, or maybe one of you is more sensitive than the other. Maybe you can’t agree on basic things like how to spend...
What is the Difference and How do I Choose Which Couples Therapy is the Best Fit? By: Justine Devlin Ph.D. When making the important decision to engage in couples or marriage therapy, one can be overwhelmed by the variety of therapies available and it can...