Why We Become Defensive When We Feel Threatened Who triggers you most easily? Your sibling? Your spouse? Whoever it is, remember a time when they gave you feedback about something, anything, and it didn’t land very well with you? Have you ever noticed how quickly...
“Everything in my life is fine… so why do I feel like this at the end of the day?” People hire a therapist for many different reasons. I’ve been at this for almost 15 years now, and have helped many clients who tell me some version of, “This just isn’t working. I can...
As the year draws to a close I want to start by thanking you, my audience. You make it possible for me to do what I love, and for that I am endlessly grateful. May we all prosper in 2026 and find comfort and joy, meaning and bearable challenges that grow us into who...
Feeling Stuck in Therapy Is Normal Many people reach a point in therapy where they feel like progress is stalling out. If you’re here, you’re not alone - and this can actually be an important turning point on your growth journey. I’d like to explore here what clients...
This coming October will mark the 10 year anniversary since founding The Couple and Family Clinic. Back then, I was a solo practitioner and the practice was named, Your Couples Therapist. Yet, I knew I wanted to build something larger. I envisioned a group practice...
