You may be the frustrated partner of someone who seems to have difficulty focusing on what you are saying. Perhaps you start telling your partner about something that happened at work today, only to find them staring into space and no longer responding to your amusing tale.

It took me a while to really look at my body after I had my second baby.  I’m not sure how long it was. When I did finally look, really look at my postpartum body in the mirror it was surreal. . . Among other changes, I saw the stretch marks on my belly. 

If you dare, join me on a Halloween stroll. Not through a misty maze or a haunted house, but through the shadows, depths, and dark corners of the human heart. Therein we will confront our greatest fears, and perhaps gain our greatest insights. The "treat" within the "trick" if you will.

A conversation I have frequently with my clients revolves around how to best respond to our partner when they are upset. Seeing the person we love in distress is a powerful experience.

As a Couples Therapist, I see the pressure many feel to choose a gift that will be at once surprising, romantic, spectacular, and also meaningful. It can be quite a puzzle to figure out .... and sometimes we might stress out about it so much that we are not fully present with our partner on this special day.

Many of us struggle with getting a good night's sleep on a regular basis. This can be a common concern that I hear from my clients, especially since sleep deprivation can have a negative impact on our overall physical and emotional well-being.

Well, no.... just kidding about all my problems being gone. (Yeah... that was just to get you to keep reading… sorry, but can you blame me? It's the internet, and I'm up against cat videos!)

Usually, during the days surrounding the New Year, my mind turns to reflection. I tend to be pretty serious about this - I fill my journal with aspirations for the upcoming year, I seek out conversations about the highlights of the past year and hopes and dreams about the next, and I usually plan some quiet time to reflect and seal my intentions for the next cycle around the sun.

Couples therapy is an investment of your time, money, and emotional energy. Of course you want to make sure you get the best results!