By: Jennifer Vannoy Supervised by: Dr. Cheri Locke, PhD, MA, LPC-S, CST, CCTP One of you wants it more. The other wants it less. Now what? Mismatched libidos are one of the most common concerns couples bring into therapy. If you’re reading this, chances are you and your partner feel out of sync when it…
By: Alexandra Faig, M.MFT., LMFT-Associate Supervised by Jamie Porter, LMFT-S, LPC-S Ever wonder why couples fight about the same thing? It is a common reason couples seek therapy. Many loving couples sit in my office and say, “We are going in circles fighting over the same thing, and we do not know how to stop.”…
By: Natasha Cooke, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by: Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, CCTP Want to start setting goals as a couple? The start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on the past and set intentions for the future. While many people create personal resolutions, there’s a unique benefit to setting…
By: Natasha Cooke, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by: Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, CCTP Every couple faces disagreements, but it’s how you handle those moments of tension that truly matters. Fair fighting, also known as healthy conflict resolution, plays a crucial role in maintaining a loving and respectful relationship. When handled poorly, arguments can escalate,…
By: Natasha Cooke, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by: Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, CCTP Validating your spouse’s feelings is one of the most powerful ways to build a resilient and supportive relationship. It shows empathy, respect, and understanding—three essential ingredients for healthy communication. While it…
By: Natasha Cooke, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by: Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S, CCTP, LCDC Getting engaged is an exhilarating time. You’ve unlocked another level of achievement in your relationship, see a bright future on the horizon, and hopefully created a beautiful core memory with your…
By: Margie Frisco, MA, LPC Relationships are hard! They require more energy than you would think. Many times, communication in a relationship is complicated. There can be many reasons why communication gets hard in relationships. Fear of Rejection Not Knowing Needs Assuming They Know Infidelity…
By: Natasha Cooke, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by: Melissa Barton, MA, LPC Associate, LCDC, CCTP No matter how hard we try, the spark just eventually dies out in a marriage, right? Wrong. Thriving marriages still feel the spark 5, 10, 20, or 30 years later….
By Katherine Lickteig, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Infidelity Infidelity can be a deeply painful experience for a family. It can shatter the trust and stability that has been built between the members of the family. The immediate aftermath of an…
By: Natasha Cooke, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Most people have probably heard the term “love languages” by now. And if not, don’t fret; I’m here to break it down for you. As a couple and marriage counselor, I can tell…