family counseling
One Way To Fix Your Relationship Problems – Validation
One way to fix your relationship problems is to learn how to validate each other and still have differing opinions. This can seem like oil and water to some couples, however, it can help you get closer together. I’ll show you how to do this through several examples based on clients that I have…
Read MoreFamily Therapy – How To Create A Stronger Family
After providing family therapy for almost two decades now, I have learned a lot from parents and their children. Some families seem to figure out what it takes to be healthy and strong, while others struggle. I want to share two principles with you about how to make your family stronger. This is based on…
Read MoreMarriage Counseling
Marriage counseling is probably one of the most difficult things you can do, and, subsequently, the most important. That is, If it’s something that you need. Most couples put off marriage counseling years after they probably need to start. This hurts your relationship because the problems you have continue to damage your marriage over the…
Read MoreCouples Therapist: Brita Peirce, MA
Meet Brita, therapist at the Center for Couples and Families! Brita was raised in California but has lived in Utah since 2007. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in both California and Utah. Brita completed her Bachelors Degree in Marriage, Family and Human Development from BYU. She received her Master’s Degree…
Read MoreCouples Therapist: Dorothy Cobia, MMFT
Meet Dottie, therapist at the Center for Couples and Families! Dorothy Cobia is a couples therapist in Orem. She is originally from Utah. Her educational background includes a B.S. in Neuroscience from Brigham Young University and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Utah State University. Her background in both neurological and…
Read MoreCouples Therapist: Madison Zundel, MS
Meet Madison Zundel, therapist at the Center for Couples and Families. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Madison Zundel enjoys working with couples, families, and individuals who are exploring who they want to be in their relationships. Her approach confronts patterns head on, fostering growth in complex relationships quickly. She has a unique…
Read More4 Signs You Have Marriage Problems
If you are reading this article, you likely have marriage problems. Also, you could be thinking there isn’t hope because you have tried everything. Your own emotional health could be suffering. Without hope, continuing in a marriage riddled with problems can be daunting. This article is meant to give you hope through recognizing specific issues…
Read MoreCouples Therapist: Lisa Hansen
Meet Lisa, therapist at the Center for Couples and Families! Lisa Tensmeyer Hansen is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned an M.S. and Ph.D. from BYU in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is an educational speaker on relationships, depression, anxiety and community/family support for marginalized youth and has been featured as the…
Read MoreCouples Therapist: Keagan Krogh, MS
Meet Keagan Krogh, therapist at the Center for Couples and Families. Keagan graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelors of science in Psychology and from the University of Southern Mississippi with a masters of science in Marriage and Family Therapy. During his time in Mississippi, Keagan worked with a variety of issues and a…
Read More3 Principles of Emotional Health – Use With Counseling
Whether you are in counseling or not, here is how to deal with emotions right. If you have emotions that are difficult to handle, consider the following ideas. As you follow these principles, you will start to become more emotionally – and relationally – healthy. These steps are a good companion to couples and individual…
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