Explore my latest blog posts below—practical, therapist-written insights to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more connected in your life and relationships.
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You’re not asking for too much. You’re asking for what was promised. So many couples walk into my therapy office carrying the quiet weight of disappointment. Not over infidelity. Not over betrayal. But over dishes left undone, emotional checkouts, forgotten birthdays, and the lingering sense of “Am I the only -
After nearly a decade of sitting with couples, there's a phrase I’ve heard more times than I can count:“We love each other, but the spark is gone.” That was exactly what Jen and Mark (names changed) said as they sat across from me—not angry, not broken, just... quietly aching. There -
“Am I being too much right now—or not enough?”“Why do I keep second-guessing everything?”“Everyone else seems so relaxed... is it just me?” If these thoughts feel familiar, you’re in good company. In fact, you’re not the problem. You’re a deeply attuned, emotionally invested mother navigating one of the most tender -
Why Do Some Relationships Feel Secure—While Others Leave You Spinning? The dynamics we carry into romantic relationships often feel familiar—sometimes frustratingly so. Maybe you’ve found yourself pulling away just when things get close. Or perhaps you feel like you’re always reaching, but never fully met. These patterns aren’t random. They’re -
68% of long-term couples report feeling emotionally disconnected.But only 12% actually take steps to repair it. If you're reading this, maybe you know the feeling. You love your partner. You live together. But somehow, you've drifted.You talk logistics—groceries, car repairs, schedules—but not about you. Not about them. Not about us. -
Introduction: When Parenting Styles Clash, Everyone Feels It You’ve just spent 20 minutes patiently helping your child through a meltdown, guiding them with the tools of gentle parenting you’ve spent hours researching and refining. Just as you start to see them self-regulate, in walks your partner: "Enough. Go to -
You just did something kind. Or brilliant. Or brave. And someone notices. They offer you a warm, genuine compliment—and your insides twist. You smile politely, maybe laugh it off. You change the subject. You deflect. If you’ve ever wondered why praise feels so uncomfortable or why it's hard to accept -
Bedtime Routine That Actually Works (For Your Child and You) It’s 7:30 PM. Your child is bouncing off the walls—or melting down in protest. You’re trying to keep it together, but inside you’re counting the minutes until they’re asleep and you can finally exhale. You’re not alone. According to a -
The Ache of Losing Yourself There’s a specific ache that comes when you realize you’ve been disappearing inside a relationship.Maybe it’s subtle—like biting your tongue when you want to speak.Or maybe it’s louder—like forgetting who you were before them. If you’re here, reading this, chances are a part of you -
You loved each other once. You built a life. Maybe you built a family. And now, the structure has changed. You're no longer a couple, but you're still deeply tied: by your child, your history, and your shared hope that your kid grows up feeling loved, safe, and secure. Divorce
