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How to Choose the Right Couples Therapist: A Complete Guide for NYC and Westchester Couples
Finding the right couples therapist can feel overwhelming. You’re already dealing with relationship challenges. Now you have to research a number of therapists and try to find the right fit? I get it. Making time to choose wisely is crucial for your therapy experience and outcome. Although this process can
How to Encourage Your Partner to Attend Couples Therapy: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re thinking about couples therapy, you’re not alone. Many couples in the NYC and Westchester area turn to therapy to strengthen their bond and work through challenges. But sometimes, bringing up the idea of therapy with your partner can feel a little daunting.
Can the Five Love Languages Really Strengthen Your Relationship? The Surprising Truth Revealed
As a couple and family therapist, educator, and researcher in Westchester, NY, I frequently hear questions about the “Five Love Languages” theory introduced by Dr. Gary Chapman in his popular book The 5 Love Languages.
Understanding Parental Hesitation in Attending Family Therapy with Their Child and Why It’s Crucial for Their Involvement
Therapists, particularly us as family therapists, often face the challenge of parents not engaging in therapy with their children.
What to Expect in Couples Therapy at Relate Reflect Therapy: A Personal Guide to the Experience
If you’re attending couples therapy for the first time, it’s completely normal to feel nervous or uncertain about what to expect. It’s a big step, and the unknown can bring up all kinds of emotions.
Strengthen Your Relationship with a 4-Session Couples Check-Up: A Step-by-Step Guide
Life in NYC and the suburbs can be crazy busy. Between work, parenting, and just managing everything on your plate, it’s easy for your relationship to take a backseat.
Navigating Motherhood: Practical Tips for Self-Care and Mental Well-Being
Navigating Motherhood: Practical Tips for Self-Care and Mental Well-Being For the past 15 years, I’ve dedicated my career to researching how to make parenting programs more personalized and effective.
How Attachment-Based Family Therapy Helps Teens Overcome Depression and Anxiety
As a parent, watching your teenager struggle with depression or anxiety can feel like you’re standing on the sidelines, unsure what to do. That may be the least thing you hope would happen in your life.
Why Do People Have High Expectations for Marriage? Understanding the Modern Shift in Relationship Expectations
Couple relationships are a cornerstone of our lives, providing love, support, purposes, and companionship. Yet, even the strongest couples face challenges that can strain their connection.
