by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 29, 2025 | Communication, Family Therapy, Marriage, Psychotherapy, Relationships
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...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 29, 2025 | Communication, Marriage
Infidelity is one of the most devastating betrayals a relationship can face. For many couples, the discovery of an affair shatters the foundation of trust, safety, and emotional intimacy. Yet, despite the pain, countless couples choose to stay and try to heal....
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 29, 2025 | Communication, Marriage, 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. | Dec 13, 2015 | Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Therapy, Grief, Marriage, Psychotherapy, Relationships |
Marriage and family therapy is a type of counseling that uses psychotherapy, marriage counseling and family therapy to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage, couples and family systems. Marriage and family therapists (MFT)...
