One of the biggest challenges, when clients search for a therapist, is deciding the best fit. Many factors are involved in this including location, availability, and cost. A newer development that has occurred since the pandemic is the opportunity for remote therapy. With online therapy in Georgia, a client can see their therapist without meeting in an office. But, there...[ read more ]
If you struggle with anxiety, you know how difficult it can be to live with. It can cause discomfort in social situations, at your job, and in your relationships. Anxiety isn't only difficult for those experiencing it though. It can be tough for their partners too. You may have a partner who suffers from anxiety. If so, you've likely experienced...[ read more ]
Many couples come to relationship therapy due to issues like communication, unequal responsibilities, parenting, in-law issues, and many others. Usually, when couples come, I often hear this statement,” if my spouse stops doing ___________, then everything will be alright”. We are here because he or she keeps doing _________. Here is another statement. “I already know what he/she is going...[ read more ]
One of the issues I often come across in couples therapy or in working with marriage intensives is the issue of faith. In some cases, there has been a conversion or change in faith of one person in the couple. They desire a stronger faith connection but their spouse is not in agreement. In other cases, couples marry that have...[ read more ]
Working with a marriage counselor can be quite daunting. First off, acknowledging your relationship needs support is a huge step in itself. Then, seeking a marriage counselor is another task, too. Finding marriage counseling in Decatur, GA that gets you, your partner, and your relationship can take time. But, there are some steps you can take to narrow down your...[ read more ]
As an Atlanta marriage counselor, I've used my marriage counseling experience to help couples all over the metro area rekindle their love and strengthen their marriage. As couples experience busy holiday schedules, they begin to experience some disconnect. It’s normal. In fact, it happens to many couples when they’re overwhelmed, stressed, and tired. But, if this disconnect is left...[ read more ]
Does this situation sound familiar? You are trying to decide who will pick up the children from school. One of you tries to make a point. The other one gets frustrated and the next thing you know, both of you are yelling at one another. Or worse still, you get a cold silence that might last for hours or days....[ read more ]
One of the things that I believe is important to a marriage is the ability to pray together. Especially if two spiritual people are joined together, his should be an important part of that connection. There are three things that I find happen when couples pray together. 1. You will become closer with your partner and your spiritual intimacy will...[ read more ]
As A Marriage Therapist I often work with couples on finding and understanding their reactive or emotional cycle. This cycle is often the issue when it comes to perpetual arguments. One of the challenges faced in finding the cycle is dealing with husbands who often dismiss or ignore their emotions. As A Man I understand how we often feel that...[ read more ]
As many of us know, we are still in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. The COVIID 19 virus has killed over 3 million people worldwide and over 500,000 within the United States. The good news is that now people are being vaccinated to protect themselves against COVID. However, one challenge is that there can be disagreements within the same...[ read more ]