When the Change Changes Everything: Navigating the Emotional and Relational Impact of Menopause
By Cristina DeFuria MA, LMFT For many couples, menopause is a word that’s heard but not often discussed in depth. While commonly associated with physical symptoms like hot flashes or [...]
Fanning Each Other’s Flames: Keeping the Spark Alive in Long-Term Love
Let’s be real. Long-term relationships aren’t all candlelit dinners and spontaneous passion. Somewhere between the mortgage payments, the carpool schedule, and figuring out what’s for dinner again, the fire can [...]
It’s Not Just Them, It’s You Too.
1. Notice Your Emotional Triggers Do you shut down during conflict? Get defensive when your partner asks for something? Feel anxious if they’re quiet? Those moments are gold. They tell [...]
Why Good Marriages Still Need Therapy
And Why Waiting Until It's “Bad” Might Be Too Late When people think of marriage counseling, they often picture a last-ditch effort to save a relationship on the brink. Heated [...]
A Gentle Guide: Restructuring Home Rules for Your Adult Child on the Spectrum
From the Perspective of a Family Therapist Starting With Compassion Your child is no longer a child—and yet, his may still need your support in ways that look different from [...]
Why Couples & Families Seek Therapy
We see couples and families at all stages—whether you're in a season of strain, rebuilding after a rupture, or simply wanting to grow together. Below are some of the [...]