Pre Marriage Counseling
Do We Need Sex Therapy?
How do you know if you need sex therapy? The answer is easier than you realize, but can be difficult to follow through on. Having relationship problems because of sex is common (Related Article: Relationship Problems – Sex). However, going to couples therapy is hard enough, let alone therapy for sexual issues (Related Article: Marriage…
Read MoreRelationship Problems – Money
Relationship problems often come in the form of money. As discussed in other articles, money, sex (Related Article: Relationship Problems – Sex) and in-laws (Related Article: Relationship Problems – In-Laws) are potential issues for premarital and newlywed couples (referencing John Gottman’s work). Let’s talk about how money can be an issue for married couples…
Read MoreMarriage Therapy In Utah – How Putting It Off Damages Your Relationship
Want to know how putting off marriage therapy damages your relationship? After working with many couples in Utah over the years as a marriage therapist, I have noticed why putting off marriage counseling hurts you. I’ll share what I have learned here. Time Is Working Against You Most couples come in 6 years…
Read MoreTherapist: Linda Good
Meet Linda Good, therapist at the Center for Couples and Families! Linda Good is originally from Silver City, New Mexico. She has completed an associates degree in Psychology from Eastern Arizona College and a bachelors in Psychology from Utah Valley University. Linda is currently working on her Clinical Mental Health Counseling masters at Utah Valley…
Read MoreCouples Therapist: Rachel Brown
Meet Rachel Brown, therapist at the Center for Couples and Families! Rachel Brown grew up in upstate New York, and has spent the past 10 years in Utah. She received her bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in English and Family Studies, and is currently a master’s student at Touro University and an intern therapist.…
Read MoreOrem and South Jordan Couples Counselor: Stephanie Benson
Meet Stephanie, Couples Counselor at the Center for Couples and Families in Orem and South Jordan! Stephanie is an Ohio native who set off on a new adventure to Utah in 2015. She is an intern therapist and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. On her journey to becoming a…
Read MoreCommunication In Marriage – How To Take A Half-Step
Communication in marriage can be difficult. You want to communicate in an honest way and connect with your spouse in order to have a good relationship. You want emotional intimacy. However, becoming emotionally intimate in your marriage isn’t easy and often feels counterintuitive (Related Article: Emotional Intimacy: What It Is And How To Get It…
Read MoreMarriage Counseling in Spanish Fork Utah
Marriage counseling in Spanish Fork Utah isn’t hard to find. Finding the right fit between you and a marriage counselor can be. It’s important to know that not every therapist is meant for you. A counselor that worked for your friends might be a good fit for them, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they are…
Read MoreHow To Communicate Effectively: Avoid These Two Communication Problems In Marriage
If you want to learn how to communicate efficiently, avoid these two communication problems. They lead to marriage problems pretty fast. The first is trying to be the boss of your spouse and the second is trying to be the expert (Related Article: How To Communicate Better Through Boundaries). Communicate Effectively – Don’t Be…
Read MoreCreate Emotional Safety Through Fixing Marriage Problems
If you create emotional safety in your marriage it is one of the best things you can do to make your it last. Let’s talk about what emotional safety is and why it matters. You can create emotional safety with your spouse if you approach it right. There is a myth that if you have…
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