Author: Amanda Linan

By Amanda Linan LCSW Hear her expert advice on how couples can rekindle romance while raising children. What you'll learn: Practical tips to stay connected 🤝 Expert-backed relationship insights 💬 How to prioritize intimacy amid busy schedules ❤️ Listen now Parenting is a beautiful journey, but it’s easy to get...

By Amanda Liñan LCSW, CST Imagine a lovely scene in which you are in bed with your partner, talking and kissing and enjoying each other. Clothes come off and suddenly you are plagued by anxiety, discomfort, and a slew of un-sexy thoughts. “What if they notice my...

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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 house...

By Amanda Linan LCSW, CST The start of the school year brings up a really challenging time for couples that often continues through the holidays: how to find time for all of the things you want to do among all the chaos. I doubt anyone would argue...

By Amanda Linan LCSW, CST By Amanda Linan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Some couples who seek counseling worry that they may have waited too long. Can their relationship be saved or is it beyond repair?  That’s a tough question to answer for many reasons. Some may say it is...