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The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy: “Volatile” Couples
The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy, Part Two: Volatile Couples In our last blog post, you learned about the first of five common “types” of couples that seek couples therapy. These couple types, researched by John Gottman, can help you find insights into the struggles you face in your own relationships. Today, you will…
Read MoreThe Five Couples You Meet in Therapy: “Conflict Avoiders”
The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy, Part One: Conflict Avoiders As you attend couples therapy, you might wonder if you are “normal”. As it turns out, “normal” is hard to define when it comes to couples and relationships. Every relationship is unique. You and your partner will confront individual and unique challenges, and you…
Read MoreIf I Take Mental Health Medications, Should I Start Individual Therapy?
Why Mental Health Medications and Individual Therapy Make a Great Team Mental health medication and individual therapy do not have to be mutually exclusive. Maybe you have already told your doctor, OBGYN, or pediatrician about your mental health symptoms. You explain your frustrations and challenges. Then, your doctor prescribes medication to help manage your symptoms.…
Read MoreWhat is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
All About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) On your search for the best style of therapy for your needs, you have probably seen references to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). But what is CBT? What happens during CBT therapy? And how do you know if CBT is right for you? (Related Article: Learning How to Cope in…
Read MoreCouples Counseling Styles and Specialties
Styles and Specialties of Couples Counseling… And How to Know Which One is Right for You Our last post was about different types of individual counseling. But, what if you are looking for couples counseling? Are there different types of relationship therapy, too? (Related article: Individual vs. Marriage Counseling). The answer is yes! There are…
Read MoreSpecialties and Styles of Individual Therapy
Let’s Talk About Styles and Specialties of Individual Therapy As you research therapy, you may begin to notice that therapists mention different specialities and styles of therapy. You might see things like CBT, EMDR, DBT, or EFT. That’s a lot of letters! But what do these types of therapy actually mean for you as a…
Read MorePregnancy and Depression- How Counseling Can Help
Counseling for Depression During Pregnancy During your pregnancy, you have probably heard a lot of talk about the joy of pregnancy. Your baby will be a “bundle of joy”! Birth will be the “happiest day of your life”. But what happens when you struggle to find joy as you prepare to welcome your bundle…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Postpartum Depression
What is Postpartum Depression? If you are pregnant or have recently had a baby, you may have heard a lot of talk about postpartum depression. But what is post partum depression? Is that the same as the “baby blues”? And will it just go away on it’s own, or should you seek additional help to…
Read MoreIndividual Counseling for PTSD
Individual Counseling: Coping with Post Traumatic Stress If you are struggling after a stressful or scary incident in your life, individual counseling can help. It can be a challenge to know how to process these intensely stressful situations. And the aftermath can impact your life and functioning in surprising (and frustrating) ways. Today, you will…
Read MoreRelationship Counseling: Collaboration vs. Cooperation
Relationship Counseling: Are You Collaborating with Your Partner, Or Are You Just Cooperating? A common concern for couples who seek relationship counseling at our office is conflict resolution. You might relate to this. Maybe you and your partner have a big argument you just can’t seem to agree on. Or maybe you are trying to…
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