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 ]
Do you ever feel like a fraud, despite your accomplishments? Do you fear being exposed as inadequate, even when others see you as successful? If so, you may be experiencing a phenomenon known as Imposter Syndrome. This hidden struggle affects many high-achieving individuals, leaving them questioning their abilities and constantly living in fear of being exposed as fake. What is...[ read more ]
When it comes to marriage counseling, it's important to have a therapist that understands the cultural dynamics at play. As a black male therapist in Decatur, GA, I bring a unique perspective to the table. I understand that there are often cultural factors that can impact relationships. For example, discrimination or social divides can create tension in a marriage. In...[ read more ]
Many times when I am approached about marriage counseling, the caller often says that the problem is communication. When we delve into discussions further, they will often state things like my partner shuts me out. Or if they would stop yelling, then things would be better. Other responses I have heard include: they always leave and we never solve the...[ read more ]