Here are a few quick tips to find some anxiety relief: KNOW when you’re anxious—The first step to managing anxiety is to know that anxiety is coming on. What are the signs and symptoms? The physical symptoms are usually the easiest to spot. They usually include increased heart rate, sweaty palms, “fluttering” or “butterflies” in your […]
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Are you “on the fence” when you think about being in your current relationship? Here are some points to consider before calling it quits. If you have been fighting with your partner a lot lately, you may be wondering if this is relationship is right for you. Rightly so. Certainly if you are worried about […]
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Listen More than Talk—The first element of good communication comes from being a good listener! Listening more than talking is a good rule of thumb when it comes to connection, and minimizing misunderstandings and arguments. From just sharing your day to discussing an important topic, getting curious about the other person’s experience and […]
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What sets off your emotional trigger? What is it about certain situations that make you want to revolt or run away? It is very common that most of us, at some point, have felt like fighting back or running from an intimate partner. You may begin to recognize particular patterns in your emotions and relationships, […]
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Love addiction is the vicious cycle of infatuated behavior that can cause you to choose unhealthy relationships again and again. Here are 3 symptoms and signs to recognize: #1 Symptom: Poor boundaries Are you a “yes” person? Do you say yes even when you don’t want to? Do you often feel like “no” isn’t […]
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~ 3 Steps for Women who want commitment You’re smart about many things in life. Going through school, getting a job, coordinating an event or matching colors together to make a great outfit. When it comes to dating however, your IQ may not match the type of smarts you need to siphon out the gems […]
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Periodically clients tell me about their dreams. They may be scary, funny, or just bizarre, but one thing they usually have in common is that they are striking and impactful to the one who is dreaming. When you are struck by the nature of a dream’s content and/ or the emotional charge it leaves behind, […]
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Does sexy intimacy with your spouse need a lift? With the everyday stress of running a household and new financial demands, little hurts and annoyances in a marriage can pile up. Often we look to sex for relief and reconnection. The flood of good feelings from sexual intimacy and stimulation can temporarily override bad feelings, […]
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What do you look for when choosing a therapist? Choosing a therapist that is right for you is a very important decision. When beginning your search, here are some important qualities to consider: 1. Availability–Do your schedules match up? Having a regular time each week is important to creating calm and stability in the therapeutic […]
Read More California, couple's counseling, how to choose a therapist, marriage counseling, marriage therapy, qualities of a good therapist, relationship help, relationships, san rafaelShould we begin couple’s counseling now? Did you know that the average couple waits 6 years past the time when relationship troubles began before seeking out counseling? Years of fighting, miscommunication, old hurts, and resentments can not only pile up but wear the strength of the relationship down. By the time the two of you […]
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