His clients appreciate his clinical expertise and his careful attention to detail, since both contribute to their overall positive experience and results His active style helps clients uncover underlying causes of their difficulties. He explains, “We look at patterns and behaviors that they, themselves, are unable to see. They start…

Connections in life are important. One of our most important connections is with a romantic partner. This relationship can be a great source of joy and support, yet it can also cause a great deal of pain and push us to confront difficult aspects of ourselves. Whether you are in…

Many couples complain about having problems communicating or having lost intimacy over time. Top Three is a communication exercise for couples to learn how to communicate about their experiences and learn about their partner. Top Three is an awareness and mindfulness exercise for self to increase presence. The goal of…

Selfies galore and seeking affirmation via social media, it seems the whole world is suffering from narcissistic behavior. However, being self-motivated, self-focused or even putting yourself first doesn’t make you a narcissist. Narcissism is a very particular set of traits that create the definable personality disorder. For people who are…

The choice to begin couples therapy is often a major turning point in a relationship. And if individuals are really, truly honest with themselves, there may be a hidden motive that goes something like this: “Well finally, my partner is going to get some help for xyz.” Coming to therapy…

This article gives a brief overview of some basics about Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and what you can do to support yourself as well as nurture your relationship when you love someone with Complex PTSD. You may be wondering if reading this article will be helpful to you. …

Change starts with you. Yes, individual therapy at an institute for couples. Here’s why, some of the most meaningful changes occur in couples when the individuals focus on the work they need to do. Often this can happen during the couple’s sessions but sometimes there are reasons more support is…