Coronavirus Divorce: Relationship was Badly in Need of Repair By Caralee Frederic, LCSW One Partner ‘Leaning Out’ A new survey released last month shows the Covid-19 pandemic has, as predicted,…
Improving Intimacy. One of the services we provide is Intimate Solution counseling. This approach is weaved into our overall work with couples and individuals, especially for those who suffer from…
Is Divorce The Answer? Couples On The Brink Counseling One question to ask yourself if you are 1) considering divorce, 2) considering marriage therapy and 3) wondering what type of…
Because Love Matters By Caralee Frederic, LCSW “Why does love hurt?” It’s a question that gives me pause every time, because my knee jerk reaction is to say defensively “It doesn’t”…
By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter Applying Parenting Emotion Coaching to Couples Part four of a five-part series on shifting your mindset to become…
By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter A Relaxed Body Can Strengthen Relationships “A relaxed body creates secure attachment.” That is my favorite quote from a…
RECOGNIZE AND COUNTER 3 TYPES OF HARMFUL BETRAYALS By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter COUPLE 1: Emma joins a community charity group, now that…
COUPLES FIGHT ABOUT THIS MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE Much Ado About Nothing By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter Think about a recent fight you…
‘DEFENSIVENESS’ IS OFFENSIVE Goal to Help Children Led to Specializing in Couples Therapy By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter Defensiveness is one of the…
A PROPER AND MEANINGFUL WAY TO SAY ‘I’M SORRY’ Successful Couples Master the Art of Apology By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter The way…
By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter In my work as a couples therapist, I’ve seen the destructive effect of criticism on relationships. A criticism…
HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM OR MY SPOUSE IS AN INTIMACY ANOREXIC? By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter The following questions are…
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO LIVE WITH A SEX ADDICT FROM A PARTNER’S PERSPECTIVE? By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter Partners living with a…
GRIDLOCK STOPPING YOU IN YOUR TRACKS? Turn Gridlock Into Meaningful Dialogue By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter Let’s de-clutter our lives of relationship gridlock…
DON’T GET ON THAT HORSE! Criticism, One of the Four Horsemen. By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter “Stay grounded,” I said to the couple…