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Clinician Spotlight – Courtney Carrier
“The ultimate goal of therapy…it’s too hard a question. The words come to me like tranquility, like fulfillment, like realizing your potential.” – Irvin D.
Clinician Spotlight – Devin Farrell
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” – Carl Rogers Many of us see the
Nurturing Bonds and Overcoming Obstacles During the Holiday Season
In the whirlwind of the holiday season, balancing life’s stressors while nurturing relationships can be particularly challenging. As a couples counselor, I often emphasize the
The Rearview Mirror of Life: The Importance of Chronology in Psychotherapy
Becoming Unglued With the intense and relentless summer heat, my rearview mirror became unglued and fell from its usual position on the inner windshield. It
Sex Isn’t Always Easy: A Sex Therapist’s Perspective
Are you and your partner having challenges in your sex life? Are you struggling to understand why sex doesn’t come naturally to your relationship, or
Laughing at Your Partner’s Pet Peeves: A Summertime Challenge
Pet Peeves—what are those small things that your partner does that bother the heck out of you? Leaving the drawers open, leaving clothes on the
The College Application Process: How to Help Your Teen Navigate the Stress
The College Application Process: How To Help Your Teen Navigate The Stress The high school years are significantly more difficult for teens to navigate
Parenting & Grief: Helping Children Cope with Loss & Death
Primrose Pink Wildflowers, a.k.a. Cat Heaven This time of year brings vibrant patches of primrose pink wildflowers in abundance scattered about our city. My mind
Connection through vulnerability
“Two vulnerable people will find a way to connect.” This is a quote from Harrison Ford’s character in the show Shrinking. In the context of
Baby + Us = Big Changes
How does a baby really affect the roles, trust, and emotional responsiveness of a couple? Having a baby, particularly the 1st child, affects the marriage.