The Gottman Approach: 5 Actionable Strategies for Atlanta Couples
Why Atlanta Couples Are Turning to the Gottman Method In the heart of Atlanta, where fast-paced careers, family commitments, and life’s unexpected challenges often create strain in relationships,...
Overcoming Contempt: The #1 Relationship Killer for Atlanta Couples
What is Contempt, and Why is it So Dangerous for Relationships? For many Atlanta couples, contempt can quietly seep into relationships, leaving partners feeling disconnected, unappreciated,...
FAQ’S: Living with Anxiety
A lot of the time in my work with clients, anxiety is a new topic for them. Everyone at some point has heard the term, or has known people personally who experience it, but anxiety can go...
Lost in Translation: Understanding Why Your Partner Doesn’t Listen
One of the most common complaints I hear from couples in my office is: “I just don’t feel like my partner is listening to me!” After this statement, I’ll usually hear a list of reasons why this...
Bridging Two Worlds: A Therapist’s Guide to Thriving in Intercultural Relationships
Intercultural relationships bring together different perspectives, traditions, and ways of expressing emotions. But sometimes, these differences can lead to misunderstandings that neither partner...
The Modern Dating Survival Guide: Master Boundary Setting & Transform Your Relationship Health
What Defines a Toxic Relationship? A toxic relationship is one where negativity overshadows positivity, creating an unhealthy dynamic that drains emotional and mental well-being. Toxic relationships...
The Complete Guide to Premarital Counseling
Marriage is one of the biggest commitments you’ll ever make. Premarital counseling helps couples prepare for the realities of married life, ensuring a solid foundation before saying “I do.” It’s not...
Finding Freedom from Trauma: Reclaiming Your Life and Relationship
Understanding Trauma Did you know that an estimated 70% of people in the world will experience at least one potentially traumatic event in their lifetime? These events can range from unexpected...
How Premarital Counseling Prepares You for a Stronger Future Together
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....
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...
Breaking Free from Mom Guilt: How to Embrace Imperfection in Motherhood
“Mom guilt”— every mother has encountered this at one point or another. That nagging voice in the back of your mind that patronizes you for “not doing enough, not being present enough, or somehow...
How Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Can Help Your Relationship
Do you ever get into an argument with your partner and you can already tell how it is going to end? You’ve gone through the same cycle over and over again. Every time you fight it feels like you are...
“It’s not you, it’s my attachment!” Attachment in Dating and Relationships
I think it’s safe to say that many of us have experienced an argument in a relationship–be it a small disagreement over what brand to buy at the grocery store, or a full blown conflict that’s been...
Rejection Sensitivity: The Unknown Symptom of ADHD
Rejection sensitivity and ADHD are closely related, but this fact isn’t often known. Those with ADHD are more likely to struggle with maintaining interpersonal relationships, jobs, and school. This...
Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health within the African American Culture
Mental health plays as big of a role as physical health in the overall being, yet it is often overlooked. Within the African American community, issues with mental health are frequently accompanied...
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