Change
A Therapist Chevy Chase, MD Trusts Discusses The Impact of Change: Blind Melon has a great song called Change (yes, I was a high schooler in the early 90’s). If you are at all into music, look it up. Great … Continue reading →
Read moreHow to Hear and Be Heard in Your Relationship
One of the most common reasons for couples to come in to couples counseling in Potomac MD is to work on communication. Often one member of a couple will say, “He just doesn’t listen!” or think, “I know she heard me, but … Continue reading...
Read moreToo Much Of A Good Thing
Many couples come to couples counseling Washington DC because they feel disconnected from their partner. They tell me that conversation and sex with their spouse is awkward, and they just don’t have anything in common. Most of us would agree that...
Read moreIs Divorce an Option?
As I get further and further into my career as a provider of marriage counseling in Bethesda MD, I have come to better understand just how much attitude and mindset about marriage has a significant impact on how a couple … Continue reading...
Read moreDon’t Be a Mind-Reader
This post is the second in our series on Cognitive Distortions — problematic ways of thinking about relationships that lead to conflict, misunderstanding, and dysfunction. During couples counseling in Potomac MD, I see many of these types...
Read moreEmotional Labor and its Cost to Intimate Relationships
In early February, I got married. A few days later, my new husband and I were re-playing the events of the day and talking about all the little details that made our wedding special. We applauded ourselves for sharing the … Continue...
Read moreWhy Self Care is So Important
As a therapist in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC, one thing that I identify in many of my clients is a tendency to put others before themselves. Maybe this means their family, their partner, or even their boss. It … Continue...
Read moreHow Can I Ever Forgive That?
Forgiveness can be a key concept when offering couples counseling in Bethesda or marriage counseling in Northern VA. In the past, I have struggled with what forgiveness really means – so, because of this, I have done a lot of thinking...
Read moreDon’t Take it Personally
From time to time, you’ve probably seen some posts from me on the topic of marriage counseling in Rockville MD regarding Cognitive Distortions: irrational thought patterns that get in the way of healthy self-talk and communication in...
Read moreThe Dos and Don’ts of Planning an Intercultural Wedding
Marriage counseling in Bethesda MD has proven that planning a wedding is hard work. In today’s society, most couples are planning a wedding (sometimes even out of state!) while juggling full-time jobs and their social lives. If you’re in an...
Read moreIs Mind Reading Helping Or Hurting Your Relationship?
During couples counseling, Bethesda MD couples have shown that one of the biggest barriers to effective communication is mind reading. Marriage counseling sessions show that, when in a relationship, mind reading occurs when one person assumes...
Read moreUnderstanding Anger
Before couples therapy, Potomac MD couples have expressed that when tempers rise and anger is expressed, people oftentimes yell, curse, and say things they don’t mean in a tone of voice that is hurtful to their loved ones. Inappropriate...
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