You might have heard of family therapy before but have no idea what it exactly means or looks like. How many people are involved? What kinds of issues do people talk about in family therapy? In this blog, I answer your most commonly asked questions about family therapy. By Lisa Marcelino, PhD, LMFT, CCTP WhatContinueContinue reading “The Role of a Family Therapist: What to Expect in Family Therapy”
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7 Parenting Tips To Use With Your New Jersey Teen
Let’s be real. Talking with your teenager can be a daunting task. Finding the right words to say or the right time to bring something up can stir up feelings of anxiety. It’s because you care that you feel this way. You want to get your point across without sounding like the “nagging parent” orContinueContinue reading “7 Parenting Tips To Use With Your New Jersey Teen”
What Does Trauma Do To Your Brain?
It is highly likely that at some point in your life, you will encounter trauma either first-hand or vicariously (Fisher, 2023). In fact, about 90% of all adults will experience trauma at least once in their lifespan (Kilpatrick et al, 2013). While you may know what trauma is, do you know what happens to yourContinueContinue reading “What Does Trauma Do To Your Brain?”
Do I Have Trauma?
What Is Trauma? Having worked with clients for many years who have experienced something traumatic, I can tell you that no two people handle it in the same way. Trauma can be experienced individually, or it can happen simultaneously to an entire group of people, similar to the events that unfolded during 9/11. The bestContinueContinue reading “Do I Have Trauma?”
Stay Connected With Your Partner After the Therapy Session Ends
If you and your partner have felt distant lately, have you considered couples therapy? Therapy can be an invaluable resource in building a better connection with your partner. By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT and Lauren Grossbach, LMFT Therapy creates a space where you can both get ready to engage in self-awareness and self-exploration. Just by recognizing theContinueContinue reading “Stay Connected With Your Partner After the Therapy Session Ends”
Is The Argument Really Over The Dishes?
Everyday bickering between couples is common. But what causes these arguments? Are you really upset about the dishes, or is there something else on your mind? By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT and Lauren Grossbach, LMFT Couples often argue about cleaning, division of labor, and hours spent working outside the home. Disagreements about the dishes quickly turnContinueContinue reading “Is The Argument Really Over The Dishes?”
Stress and the Sunday Scaries
Just in time for the spooky Halloween season, let’s talk about the Sunday Scaries: feelings of dread, stress/anxiety, or sadness before the start of the work week. By Lauren Grossbach, LMFT You waited all week for the weekend. Finally some freedom and change of pace. By the time you just start to feel rested, you realizeContinueContinue reading “Stress and the Sunday Scaries”
Five Signs of a Toxic Friendship
When people get married, they exchange vows. When someone starts a new job, they sign an agreement with the employer. What about friendships? And how do we know when a friendship is toxic? By Lauren Grossbach, LMFT Friendships don’t come with vows, contracts, or transcripts. We’re often left wondering what it means to have aContinueContinue reading “Five Signs of a Toxic Friendship”
It’s Okay To See A Therapist
All too often we’re faced with the stigma of mental health when we talk about going to therapy. And it’s time to end the stigma. By Lisa Marcelino, PhD, LMFT If you disclose to a loved one that you’re seeing a therapist, you might be met with confusion, criticism, and/or scrutiny. This can leave youContinueContinue reading “It’s Okay To See A Therapist”
How Do You Want To Be Loved?
The theory is simple: by learning how to speak your partner’s Love Language, your relationship can grow and improve