Breaking Free of Shame
We’ve all been there at some point in our lives. It comes on suddenly at times and seemingly out of nowhere. It’s that feeling that you just want to shrink
Read moreWhere Are Your Boundaries?
Summer is a special time of year where we often have the opportunity to spend extended time with friends and family. It can be a wonderful time of creating lasting
Read moreSpoiler Alert: Game of Disappointment
I don’t actually want to spoil anything for anyone here, but lately it’s been difficult to avoid the topic of disappointment when it comes to talking about favorite TV shows
Read moreGive What You Want in Your Relationship
People who come to our offices for couples therapy generally enter the room for the first time with a list of things they want and need from their partners. The
Read moreMy Parenting Bookshelf
When my first child was born and we were being discharged from the hospital, I remember having this overwhelming sense of responsibility and a healthy dose of fear. I remember
Read moreTips for Effective Communication
“Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. The greatest problem with communication is that we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity,
Read moreThe Happiness Trap
Lots of clients come into our offices stating that they want to be happier. Of course, this is a goal that we support. Happiness is ingrained into our very consciousness,
Read moreSum of Our Parts
Ambiguity and the so-called “gray area” have been major discussion topics lately. Some people live and thrive with uncertainty, and others vehemently avoid it (black-and-white thinkers, I’m looking at you!).
Read moreWhataboutism in Relationships
Couple Therapy Sterling VA One of the most interesting things I observe as a couple and family therapist is how societal dynamics play out on the micro-level in relationships. Recently,
Read moreThe Bully Inside of You
We talk quite a bit about anxiety in our house. My kids have names for their worry monsters. My daughter chose the name Alfred when she was around 4 years
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