Unlocking Desire: 3 Essential Lessons from My Ph.D. Dissertation
If you happened to see our practice’s recent newsletters, you may have noticed that I recently completed my Ph.D! I would love to share a little about the research behind my dissertation and, more importantly, how it has directly influenced the way I think about intimacy, connection, and desire in my work with clients. As […]
Rekinding the Magic
Rekinding the Magic The holidays are framed as a season of joy and togetherness, but for many of us, they also bring stress, grief, and emotional overload. When you’re the one planning, cooking, coordinating schedules, wrapping gifts, and managing everyone’s emotional temperature, the weight of it can feel… heavy. Sometimes the magic we work so […]
Reigniting the Spark: Embracing “Me, You, and We”
“What do you want to do?” That deceptively simple question can land like a grenade. Instead of sparking excitement, it can trigger frustration, exhaustion, even resentment. In the whirlwind of work, school, family routines, and never-ending to-dos, carving out date nights feels like just another checkbox—only to end up scrolling in bed, binge-watching Netflix, or […]
Spring in Louisiana: Savoring Connection
Spring in Louisiana is one of my favorite times of year—festival season is in full swing, the weather is beautiful, and there’s a natural pull toward gathering and reconnection. In my work with couples, I’m often reminded how hard it can be to carve out time for meaningful connection. That’s why I love Louisiana’s food-centered […]
Rekindling the Magic: Traditions, Kin Keeping, and Honest Holiday Conversations
The holidays are supposed to be a season of light, laughter, and togetherness—but let’s be real, they often leave us feeling drained. If you’re the one keeping everything afloat—planning, cooking, gift-wrapping, orchestrating traditions—it can feel overwhelming. Sometimes the magic we’re trying so hard to create slips away, leaving us wondering: Why does this feel so […]