Are group therapy sessions are worth it? Won’t it be awkward to talk about my personal stuff in front of other people? It makes sense to be nervous. Learn more about what group therapy looks like, so you can decide if it feels right for you.
By Kara Facundo LPC “I don’t understand how they could do this to me? Did they really love me? Do I even matter?” Being in a state of betrayal can be incredibly challenging and emotionally distressing because it often involves a breach of trust. Someone
The Loss of Self in Betrayal By Kara Facundo LPC I wait for it. A question as familiar as a pair of well-worn jeans weathered with the repetition of time and experience. “When will I feel like myself again?” One of the most challenging aspects
By Kara Facundo LPC Kristi sits on my couch concerned that she’s losing her mind. “I don’t even know who I am. I can’t stop obsessing about who he’s with or what he’s doing. I’m constantly checking his phone and driving past his work to
By Kara Facundo LPC Can I be real with you? Do you have issues that won’t stop bothering you? Maybe you want to finally get to the bottom of it once and for all and don’t want to wait through the lengthier process of weekly
By Kara Facundo LPC Jack and Jill (names changed) come into my office after discovering her affair, feeling scared and unsure about their future together. He’s not sleeping, monitoring her every move, he can’t keep anything down and is on a roller coaster of emotions.
By Kara Facundo LPC Are you like many couples who spend hours in the therapist’s office learning the mechanics of new skills only to realize they can’t recreate it when they get home? It’s like going to the drive-through every night and expecting that you’ll
Ambivalence in Marriage? Call in: Discernment Counseling By Caralee Frederic LCSW Tom is unsure whether his marriage will make it or not. He’s had an affair, he feels guilty, but he also feels some relief and uncertainty about whether he wants to work to make
By Amanda Linan LCSW, CST There is a big difference between relational sex and recreational sex. While both can be ok depending on your circumstances, recreational sex happening too often in a romantic relationship can be a sign of bigger issues.Recreational sex is sex that
By Kara Facundo LPC Are there things in your relationship that you just don’t talk about, like a certain Harry Potter character who shall not be named? It’s too threatening, too antagonistic, too scary to be mentioned. Maybe even the slightest hint of that topic
By Kara Facundo LPC Wouldn’t it be helpful if relationships had something in place like an emergency broadcasting system? Something that sent out a loud siren alerting us to surrounding danger? You and your partner could immediately stop what you were doing and focus on
By Caralee Frederic LCSW Now, more than ever before, information is abundant and easily accessible. There’s an expert or a coach for everything–for your trauma, your career, for your friendships, for your marriage. They each come with their own instructions, assurances, recommendations. It’s a tumult
By Amanda Linan LCSW, CST As inflation continues to rise and holidays approach, many couples are feeling the stress of finances in their relationship. Money is a difficult topic for many couples in the best of circumstances, so adding additional stressors can make it feel
By Kara Facundo LPC Have you ever been working with a couples therapist, and built up your courage to bring something up to your partner, only to run out of time before coming to any type of resolution? This can be frustrating and disheartening for
By Amanda Linan LCSW, CST When working with couples, I often find myself trying to explain the importance of doing some sort of trauma work when there is trauma present for one or both individuals. Trauma is like a landmine. Imagine this: You buy a
