You may feel like you have been in and out of unhealthy relationships for a while, or that you don’t know how to act in healthy ones. You've perhaps heard of relationship therapy but never considered it for yourself. Most people think of couples therapy, but relationship therapy for one is an invaluable tool to improve your relationships with yourself...[ read more ]
The Winter Blues is a term used to describe a type of depression that can occur during winter months. You may feel more sluggish, discouraged, and low than normal. This is usually brought about by a combination of several factors, including reduced sunlight exposure and colder weather. However, what can start out as a mild mood change can quickly become...[ read more ]
In today's fast-paced and achievement-oriented society, the pursuit of perfection has become an all-too-familiar phenomenon. Many individuals find themselves striving for flawlessness in various aspects of their lives, driven by the belief that only perfection can bring them happiness and fulfillment. This relentless pursuit often stems from a deep-seated fear of failure and a need for external validation. But what...[ read more ]
It's the time of the year when you start planning your holiday parties. You and your partner may also make plans to watch your favorite holiday movies. The ones that you look forward to watching every year. These can be the same movies that you have watched since childhood or something new and modern. As a couples therapist in Atlanta,...[ read more ]
The holidays can be a time of joy and celebration. However, for those in interfaith couples, it can be a stressful time. You and your partner take part in different religious traditions which can make it hard to agree on how to celebrate. Plus, how do you honor everyone’s religious beliefs and individual holidays at the same time? Especially when...[ read more ]
You and your partner are trying to decide on important decisions and navigate through difficult situations. But you feel overwhelmed by the conflict you're being presented with. To you, it seems like you can't get through to each other. You find yourself "shut down". This can be due to feeling unheard, fearful of isolation or separation, or feeling like you...[ read more ]
The holidays are the time of year when families and loved ones come together to celebrate and enjoy time spent with one another. But, when the holidays roll around, they can also be a time of heightened sadness and grief. This is especially true for those who have experienced loss. It can be a reminder of that loved one who...[ read more ]
Have you ever felt like there were not enough hours in the day? You may go from one activity to another with anxiety. You go to work, then children’s activities, then home for dinner, assist with homework, and so forth. Then at some late hour, you finally get to sleep to start the process again in a few hours. You...[ read more ]
In my counseling business, many couples seek an online therapist because one party has had an affair. That person has stepped outside the boundaries and committed emotional or sexual adultery. They have become intimate on a physical or emotional level with someone outside of their marriage. Often, the offender, i.e., the one who has stepped outside of the relationship, has...[ read more ]
The pandemic has taken a toll on everyone. Kids and teens have missed out on experiences. Adults have had to adjust to working from home. And many people have experienced medical complications or the loss of a loved one due to Covid-19. For all these reasons, the pandemic has had a profound effect on people's mental health. People who were...[ read more ]