Have you ever been in a situation where a really big emotion overtook you? A time where you became really angry or anxious and just couldn’t think straight? There are times in life when we get triggered by situations and are overcome by a tsunami of emotions. Rage, anxiety, disappointment can come pouring out of […]
Read MoreAs a couple therapist who is also married, I occasionally receive questions about how my work impacts my own relationship. In order to explore this subject as thoroughly as possible, I decided to interview the other expert on my marriage—my husband—about what life with me is really like. Hopefully you find him enlightening, or at […]
Read MoreCovid-19 has brought some scary times; it has also brought a slew of funny videos. This week I watched people making jokes about the quarantine. One man pretended to put bricks between him and his spouse and wrote, “8th day of quarantine.” Another jokes that women created COVID-19 to get men to do chores. One […]
Read MoreWelcome to engagement season, the magical time between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day. You may have noticed your Facebook feed flooded with “I SAID YES!” announcements over the last few months–I know I have. Many of us are aware of the phenomenon of the social media “highlight reel” and the effect it can have on our […]
Read MoreFootball season is in full swing and, even though rooting for DC dooms me to disappointment every year, it is one of my favorite sports to watch. Effective football strategy often reveals intrapsychic and interpersonal insight which is just as applicable off the field. One of the best examples of this insight is in the […]
Read MoreThis month we have been seeing lots of premarital couples. These couples remind me of the excitement of planning a wedding and how much in love engaged couples are. It is heartwarming to see loving couples preparing for the wedding part of their marriage. The premarital assessment we use includesa personality inventory, and one of […]
Read MoreConflict and disagreements are inevitable occurrences in intimate relationships. While they are often viewed as problematic, it is important to note that they can actually serve as important fodder for growth and development for both partners individually and for the relationship as a whole. This only happens, however, when undertones of love and respect remain […]
Read MoreIt seems as though with each passing year, the world gets busier and busier. New apps abound, “fresh” TV content is always available, and then there’s the crazy-making political landscape, which can be wholly consuming. This is all in addition to the nuances of daily life, which might include work and/or school obligations, meal preparation, […]
Read MoreIndividual Therapy Bethesda, MD How do you deal with it when someone is angry at you? The answer to this question can reveal volumes about how an individual relates to and interacts with others, and how generally successful and satisfying these relationships and interactions tend to be. Unfortunately, the question often goes unasked. Instead, in the […]
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