When someone gathers up the courage to communicate their true needs and desires to their partner in an authentic and vulnerable way, it can be nothing short of heartbreaking and defeating to see that your partner is back... (more)

Watching the same show while cuddling on the couch, date nights at the same familiar favored restaurants, the usual Valentine’s Day card and flowers or box of chocolates: all of these support the need for continuity, familiarity and... (more)

Feelings vs. thoughts. How do we tell the difference? One thing I noticed, even before I became a therapist, is that there is a growing trend of people using the phrase “I feel…” followed by thoughts, not feelings.... (more)

Many of us see the new year as a chance for a fresh start. We make resolutions to improve our health, finances, looks, and jobs. But what about our relationships? A new year is an opportunity to resolve... (more)

In addition to the change of the season and the coming holidays, the month of November always gets me thinking more about the idea of gratitude. I see the word littered in the holiday section of most stores,... (more)

I work with many couples who want to improve on conflict resolution and problem-solving, but feel stuck in their interactions. I usually hear something like this: “I like to address the problem right in the moment and talk... (more)

If My Partner Really Knew Me, If They Really Cared, They Would Just Know… By Samantha Steininger, LGMFT My first wedding anniversary fell as I was approaching the end of my time in graduate school earning my Master’s degree... (more)

When I was a kid, tax season meant that my Dad wouldn’t be home for dinner, we’d rarely see him, we couldn’t travel for Spring Break, and Passover (which we celebrate) was all on my Moms shoulders to... (more)