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How to Find the Right Therapist: 5 Traits That Actually Matter in Real Therapy

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. With so many options, approaches, and credentials to sort through, it’s common to wonder: How do I know if this therapist will actually be helpful for me? While training and licensure matter, great therapy is not just about credentials on a website. It’s about the experience of working… Read More

5 Losing Strategies that Lead to Conflict (and how to fix them)

By: Greg Douglas, LPC We all get stuck in conflict with our partner from time to time. If you’ve been feeling way too much conflict and not enough connection you could be falling victim to using one or more of the 5 Losing Strategies as noted by Relational Life Therapy founder Terry Real. I’ll show… Read More

How Your Child’s Behavior Can Hijack Your Relationship

By: Greg Douglas, LPC, LMHC Many of the couples we work with report parenting as one of the major stressors they face. This comes as no surprise. Being a parent is a huge responsibility and is challenging even in the best of times. While parenting in general is difficult, some parents have additional stress placed… Read More

Sexual Desire Discrepancy

By: Greg Douglas, LPC, LMHC Modern relationships have common themes that come up time and again in couples counseling. The area of sex is often a hot topic and the differences in the partner’s level of desire for sex is a common complaint. Sexual Desire Discrepancy simply means that each member of the couple has… Read More

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