Laying the Foundation for a Thriving Marriage Imagine embarking on a cross-country road trip without a map. You might make it to your destination, but not without stressful detours and wrong turns. Marriage is a similar journey, and premarital counseling is the...
Articles by Liz Fava, LPC
How to Talk So Your Partner Will Listen (and Vice Versa) A Guide
Some Common Questions Addressed In This Guide To Communication 1. How can I communicate better with my partner? We will help you learn to express how you feel without blaming, practice active listening by giving full attention, validate their emotions even when...
Working with an Intern Therapist: What you need to know before working with a graduate student therapist
At Fava Counseling Associates of Atlanta, we sometimes have intern therapists as a part of our team. Working with a therapy intern can be a unique experience for clients. It offers its own set of advantages and considerations. You might be wondering, what are the...
How to Find a Good Therapist: 9 Questions to Ask Before Your First Appointment
Research has shown that approximately one in 25 adults in the United States struggle with a serious mental illness. These include major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Working with a good therapist can be a great way to overcome these issues....
Gottman Method of Couples Therapy: A Guide
If you’ve been looking around for a couple’s therapist in Atlanta, you might have stumbled upon something called the Gottman Method for couples therapy. If you’re wondering what it’s all about, you’ve landed in the right place. There are many methods counselors use...
What is Brainspotting?
What is Brainspotting?: An Introduction To Brainspotting Brainspotting is a rapid, effective therapy that works with trauma as well as a wide range of other issues. It is one of a few types of newer therapies focusing on the brain-body connection, including Somatic...
The Holidays are Here! How to Handle the Stress of Family, Planning, and More
A few years back, my family started a yearly GoogleDoc to share our Christmas wish lists. We each add some items we’d like, and family members then send texts and emails claiming what they intend to purchase. I come from a family that likes to plan and get a head...
Marriage Counseling Tips: How to Bring Your A-Game and Make It Count
The divorce rate has been on a slow decline for the past few years. While that may sound like good news, 39% of marriages still end in divorce. If you think your marriage is quickly heading towards a separation, you may not know how to fix it or if fixing it is even...
The Benefits of Therapy: Why Is Therapy Important?
In today's world, it's not uncommon for people to visit a therapist at some point. In fact, it's advisable to schedule an appointment at least once. In particular, be willing to do so when times get tough for you. After all, you deserve to make the most of your life...
Do We Need Marriage Counseling? Top Signs Your Relationship Needs a Couples Counselor
The U.S. divorce rate has gone down in recent years. But that certainly doesn't mean that every married couple out there is happy right now. One study suggested that about 60% of people are in unhappy relationships. Another revealed that about 40% of people have...