Family Therapy for Blended Families: Common Issues and Solutions

Blended families—also known as stepfamilies—are becoming increasingly common in modern society. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 16% of children in the United States live in a blended family, a figure that continues to rise with the frequency of...

The Gottman Method vs Emotionally Focused Therapy: Which Works Best for Couples?

Relationships are both beautiful and complex. Couples often face challenges ranging from communication breakdowns to emotional disconnection. When these struggles threaten the health of a partnership, therapy can provide a lifeline. Two of the most widely respected...

Premarital Counseling: Why It Matters and What to Expect

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...

The Ultimate Guide to Psychotherapy Types, Benefits, and What to Expect

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...

The New Normal: How COVID-19 Changed the Way We Live and Work

A global, novel virus that keeps us contained in our homes—maybe for months—is already reorienting our relationship to government, to the outside world, even to each other. Most of us are accustomed to driving to our place of work, be it our own business or place of...