Getting engaged is one of the most exciting times in a couple’s life. Between planning the wedding, picking out flowers and imagining your future together, it’s easy to focus on the excitement and overlook one crucial preparation: a strong and healthy relationship foundation. That’s where pre-marital counseling comes in. Rather than waiting until problems arise, […]

It’s one of the most common things I hear from couples in my therapy practice: “We should have done this a long time ago.” In fact, research shows the average couple waits about six years after problems begin to seek help[^1]. Six years of unresolved tension, hurt feelings, emotional distance or communication breakdowns. And by […]

You’ve probably heard a lot of talk about Postpartum Depression. You read about it in the baby books while you were expecting, you filled out the screening questionnaires at the pediatrician’s office and maybe you’ve seen some posts from influencers who have struggled as well. But how do you really know if what you are […]

What comes to mind when you think of anxiety? It does not always look like what you might expect. High-Functioning Anxiety is a type of anxiety that often gets overlooked because those who experience it appear to be thriving. People who struggle with High-Functioning Anxiety are often very successful academically and professionally. They typically appear […]

For many teens, it can be a challenge going back to school after a long break. They’ve just had two plus weeks of freedom from early wake-ups, papers and exams, extracurricular responsibilities and even figuring out what to wear each day. Not to mention the post-holiday letdown that can come after the excitement of celebrating […]

Ah, the holidays—a time for joy, togetherness, and, if you’re a people-pleaser, bending over backward to make everyone happy (while secretly Googling “how to set boundaries” in the bathroom). Sound familiar? If you find yourself saying “yes” to everything—baking cookies for the class party, hosting family dinner and running last-minute errands—because you don’t want to let anyone […]

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, laughter, and celebration. But for many of us (hi, it’s me), it can also bring a mix of stress, pressure, and even anxiety. Between navigating social expectations, family dynamics, and the added demands of end-of-year work deadlines or final exams, the holidays can feel […]

Are you feeling overwhelmed, absolutely drained and barely making it through the day? Do you find yourself snapping at your loved ones, getting irritated by the smallest things and not enjoying life anymore? You may be suffering from burnout. Everywhere you turn, someone is talking about burnout these days. So what really is burnout? And […]