Couples Counseling

I remember vividly what it was like for my husband and I when we brought our son home from the hospital. I was recovering from a c-section and our son was not easy to nurse.  We were immediately exhausted from the sleepless nights an

One of the top comments I hear from my postpartum clients is that they don’t feel a connection with their partner after they bring their baby home. You’re exhausted, you’re busy, your time is not your own. You and your partner are trying to find a new rhythm that works for you and your family. It is easy for your relationship to go on the back burner. But your relationship existed before you became parents and it’s important to invest in that relationship. And the good news is- it doesn’t have to be a hard endeavor to take on.

The fourth trimester is defined as the twelve weeks following the birth of a baby. It is an intense 3 month period where both parents and their infant undergo numerous physical and emotional changes. New moms are commonly dealing with phy

The fourth trimester is defined as the twelve weeks following the birth of a baby. It is an intense 3 month period where both parents and their infant undergo numerous physical and emotional changes. Parents often feel sleep-deprived, stressed, and overwhelmed. Many also carry unrealistic expectations about what it takes to be an optimal parent for their child. Unsurprisingly tensions tend to rise in interpersonal relationships when individuals are not operating at their best and have so much pressure on themselves to be nothing short of perfect.

Finding new and creative ways to connect with your partner can be challenging. Especially over the course of the last year where couples have been spending more time together due to forced lockdowns, quarantines and pandemic lifestyles. M

Finding new and creative ways to connect with your partner can be challenging. Especially over the course of the last year where couples have been spending more time together due to forced lockdowns, quarantines and pandemic lifestyles. We are sharing some ideas to help create space, get to know each other on a deeper level.

Love is a form of expression shared between individuals, which is a unique and authentic process. One of the greatest gifts that can be shared is the love between two people but many unspoken expectations and pressures come from this. It

Many couples have been faced with some of the most challenging times this past year due to the pandemic and lockdown. Spending more time with one another than ever before in close quarters has added an additional layer of stress for many households. Understanding how your partner shows their love, especially if it is different than how you may show it, can be an opportunity for growth and meaningful connection.

Conflict in relationships is perfectly natural - and healthy.

Conflict in relationships is perfectly natural - and healthy.

Conflict can be stressful and leave us doubting ourselves and our relationships. However, just because you may run into challenges, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there is something wrong. In fact, conflict can be an integral part of a healthy relationship because, if managed correctly, it indicates that both partners are asserting themselves and negotiating.