What Now? Starting Couples Counseling After an Affair or Infidelity Simply defined, infidelity is unfaithfulness in a relationship. But what does this mean? Sometimes, infidelity involves a partner having a physical relationship with someone outside of the relationship. Sometimes, no physical cheating occurs, but one partner is involved in an emotional or cyber affair that…
Trying to Cope with Postpartum Depression? Were you excited throughout your pregnancy, but now feel overwhelmed with the responsibilities of being a mother? Are you struggling to bond with your new baby? Do you miss your pre-baby life? Expecting mothers are told a lot of things. They’re told that being a mom will come naturally,…
Do you find yourself neglecting your own well-being to fulfill other obligations and responsibilities? Are your relationships suffering because you feel overworked, burnt out, or depressed? Is it hard for you to say “no” to others so that you can say “yes” to yourself? Self-care is a blanket term for deliberate actions taken to maintain…
Are you and your partner struggling to see eye-to-eye? Have you tried to talk through your problems but feel like nothing is changing? Is your partner resisting or refusing to give couples counseling a chance? Most couples go through rocky periods during their relationship. Sometimes conflict is triggered by a specific event. Other times, it’s…
In this blog, I will discuss two of the most common communication issues that couples struggle with. Most importantly, I’ll share ways to approach these problems if you notice them in your relationship. Start Gently When Discussing Difficult Issues in Your Relationship First, there is the issue that preeminent couples researcher and therapist, John Gottman,…
What can Couples or Marriage Therapy do for your relationship? It’s more than fixing what is broken. Most couples seek therapy when they have problems they have been trying to handle independently. Although, having a specific “problem” in your relationship is certainly not required to come in! Any couple can benefit from couples therapy. A…
How do I know if I need to be concerned that my child’s worries are more than normal worries? What’s the difference between worrying and anxiety? How do I know when to seek therapy for my child/teenager? Anxiety in Children These are just some of the questions that I am often asked as a therapist….
Did you know that being in nature can be very healing? Have you ever considered a different approach to traditional therapy? Would you like to get in your daily workout in, while receiving the powerful benefits of therapy? A different approach to traditional therapy Since joining my son at his private practice at McNulty Counseling…
As a therapist, I often have a front-row seat to relationship miracles. Well, okay, there are no miracles. The fact is “fixing” a relationship takes work. It takes two people wanting it to work and then putting in the effort. I have seen couples go from nearly ending it to being back in love and…
It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time. Perhaps you get a bit nervous speaking in front of people or going on a job interview. But for some people, anxiety becomes a frequent and forceful occurrence that completely takes over their lives. Since anxiety comes in many forms, for instance panic attacks, phobias and…
It’s rare that any of us will get through life without experiencing anxiety at some point. But some people have the burden of dealing with anxiety on a daily basis. Whether it’s over something big or insignificant, anxiety stops us from living a normal life full of joy and potential. Here are 6 ways you…
When a friend or loved one suffers from anxiety, it can be intimidating or frustrating trying to help them cope. Panic and anxiety attacks can leave the anxiety sufferer feeling any number of symptoms, and you may feel helpless and unable to support them. Here are some tips to help you manage a loved one’s…
The hard work and unpredictability that makes parenting so rewarding can also cause a great deal of anxiety. Here are some simple ways to bring yourself to a place of calm. Make a To-Do List Ruminating on worries can cause lots of stress. Clear your mind by making a to-do list. Put down everything that…
Going through a divorce can bring the worst out of a couple that once promised each other forever. Your world might feel like it’s falling apart, and trying to co-parent when you’re struggling to simply keep going can be overwhelming. Learning to co-parent won’t be easy, but it’s not impossible. Use the five strategies below…
Depression in Mothers Over the course of their lifetime, 1 in 5 women will experience depression. Being a mother makes a woman particularly susceptible to depression as mothers experience massive bodily changes bringing children into the world. In addition to the physical change, mothers experience other challenges such as familial stress, isolation from family and…