If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve had a moment that felt all too familiar. You and your partner are arguing again. Same topic tension. Same shutdowns or raised voices. And afterward, you wonder, "Why do we keep ending up here?" You’re not alone. And you’re not beyond help. As a marriage counselor in Atlanta, GA, I hear this story...[ read more ]
The short answer? Absolutely. But let me explain why that matters. A lot of couples ask me this when they first reach out. They’re in love, committed, and planning their future together. But they’re not religious, and they’re wondering if premarital counseling is really for them. I get it. For years, premarital counseling has been talked about mostly in church...[ read more ]
As a marriage counselor in Atlanta, GA, and someone who’s sat on both sides of the couch—as a client and now a therapist—I get it. Bringing up premarital counseling can feel a little nerve-wracking. You’re excited about the future with your partner, things are going well, and the last thing you want is to come off like you’re waiting for...[ read more ]
Sometimes couples come into counseling not because something's broken, but because something feels off and they can’t quite name it. One person feels things deeply and reacts quickly, while the other shuts down and pulls away. Neither response is wrong, but without understanding where those patterns come from, they can start to feel personal. You think your partner is pulling...[ read more ]
A question I often get a lot as a marriage counselor in Atlanta is "Why do you not take insurance?". I know that a lot of people are confused when therapists and counselors don't take insurance. But let me reassure you, there is a good reason. Insurance is thought to cover what you need and be a safety net. But...[ read more ]
You've taken the steps to begin relationship counseling. Maybe you're both ready to work through communication issues, or perhaps one partner is dealing with personal challenges that are affecting the relationship. Whatever the reason, starting relationship counseling can feel intimidating and uncertain. You might not know what to expect or how it will benefit your relationship. That's why I wrote...[ read more ]
You and your partner are considering marriage counseling, but you can't help but wonder why couples go to counseling in the first place. Is it only when they are on the brink of divorce? Maybe it is a last resort? To be truthful, this is often what couples do but that doesn't mean marriage counseling is only for troubled relationships....[ read more ]
As a marriage counselor in Atlanta, GA, I get this question a lot, "Why should a couple consider a marital intensive?" My answer is always the same. It's an investment in your most valuable relationship - your marriage. Couples often come to me when they are on the brink of divorce, feeling like they have exhausted all other options and...[ read more ]
When people think of marriage counseling, they might hesitant. They may think, "Do we really need this? Our relationship isn't that bad..." then they start thinking back. Well, I do tend to yell at my partner rather than calmly communicate my feelings. And we haven't had a real date night in months. But what if there was a way to...[ read more ]
When you start off married, the only focus outside of work and hobbies are each other. Marriage is an exciting journey that begins with two people committing to love and support each other for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, until death do them apart. But as the years pass by, couples often face new challenges that...[ read more ]