by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 29, 2025 | Communication, Counseling, Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Premarital Counseling, Relationships
Marriage is one of life’s most significant commitments, and yet many couples invest more time planning their wedding than preparing for their marriage. Premarital counseling performed by a Marriage and Family Therapist provides a proactive opportunity for engaged...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 31, 2025 | Counseling, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Psychotherapy
Therapy is a structured and dynamic process that unfolds over time. While the first session often focuses on intake and establishing rapport, the real therapeutic work begins in the subsequent, ongoing sessions. These sessions are where healing, insight, and personal...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 31, 2025 | Anxiety Treatment, Couples Therapy, Depression, Happiness, Premarital Counseling, Psychotherapy
Humanistic therapy represents a powerful movement within modern psychotherapy that prioritizes personal growth, self-actualization, and the therapeutic relationship. Rooted in existential and phenomenological philosophy, this approach places the individual’s...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 31, 2025 | Counseling, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is a method of treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist, or other mental health provider. It is a structured interaction between a trained therapist and a client aimed at improving an...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 31, 2025 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Psychotherapy, PTSD, Stress Management
Psychotherapy, often referred to as talk therapy or counseling, is a collaborative treatment process grounded in dialogue between a trained mental health professional and a client. Its core purpose is to help individuals understand their feelings, confront emotional...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jul 1, 2018 | Addiction, Couples Therapy, Relationships, Sexuality |
As a relationship and addiction specialist, I know how difficult it can be to be in a relationship with a sex addict. Many partners of sex addicts still want to be optimistic and think the best of their partner. If you are wondering if your significant other might be...
