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Introduction Wait wait wait- perfectionism is a good thing, right? Don’t we all want everything to turn out perfectly all the time?...

Parents face many decisions when it comes to their children. You want what is best for them and often have to balance that with what they...

You might have heard the term “intrusive thoughts” mentioned before, but what does that mean? Intrusive thoughts are spontaneous,...

As a mother of two young children, I quickly learned that visual timers are simple yet powerful tools that provide children with a clear,...

Arguing with your partner without hurting them or their feelings requires a delicate balance of honesty, respect, and empathy....

One thing I often bring up in sessions when talking to parents about their young ones, is that it’s OK to ignore their child’s behavior....

Reconnecting with your partner after an argument is a crucial part of healing in the relationship. Disagreements and arguments are...

In today’s politically charged environment, it feels like every conversation can quickly turn into a debate. Whether it’s at work, family...

It is normal for intimacy to fade over time within a relationship, and that can happen for a variety of reasons. While it isn’t abnormal,...

What is DBT? Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, is a type of therapy that was designed to help individuals manage difficult emotions...

Setting boundaries with family, extended members included, is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships, preserving mental...

When we think of eating disorders, we tend to think about young individuals avoiding food to lose weight and change their appearance....

It is common to experience uncertainty or for questions to arise when given the option to have an intern as your therapist. Is an intern...

It’s that wonderful time of the school year where the newness and fun of the school year has worn off and frustrations and annoyance with...

Introduction to CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative behaviors...

Hi, I’m Eliana (pretend you see me wave) and I specialize in working with young children. I love my job and love working with children. I...

Nobody wants to admit that it may be time to seek a third party to help within your relationship, but recognizing when it’s time to seek...

Music is incredible. It can literally speak volumes. Depending on your mood, it can make you feel comforted, heard, happy, nostalgic, and...

Ever heard someone say “not with that attitude” after you’ve said “I can’t do this”? That person might have a point. Self-talk is our...

Living with someone who is narcissistic can feel like you're constantly walking on eggshells, unsure of what will happen next. Narcissism...

Attachment theory can be a powerful framework for helping individuals and couples to understand how early relationships with caregivers...

Everyone needs a little help navigating the ups and downs of life. Coping skills are strategies and techniques that help you manage...

We have been through all seven floors of the Sound Relationship House (the concept introduced by the Gottmans), but what we haven’t...

In today’s world, everything is moving at an incredibly fast pace. Parents have to work, grandparents want to visit, children have school...