Why conflict resolution matters in relationships Healthy conflict resolution is one of the strongest predictors of relationship satisfaction. Disagreements are inevitable—whether you’re navigating finances in Cleveland, Ohio, work stress in Detroit, Michigan, parenting decisions in Charlotte, North Carolina, or long commutes in Columbus, Ohio. What...
Why Premarital Counseling Matters in Relationships As a couples counselor with 20 years of experience, I’ve seen engaged partners transform their relationships when they invest in thoughtful Premarital Counseling. Whether you’re planning a wedding in Cleveland, Ohio; setting up a new home in Columbus, Ohio;...
As a couples counselor of 20 years, I’ve seen how often partners wait too long to talk about sexual issues in relationships. From Cleveland, Ohio and Beachwood, Ohio to Columbus, Ohio, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Detroit and Flint, Michigan, couples tell me the same story:...
Why communication matters in relationships If you’ve ever thought, “We love each other, so why do we keep arguing?” you’re not alone. After 20 years as a couples counselor, I can confidently say that communication is the heartbeat of a healthy marriage. It’s how partners...
After two decades of supporting partners through the ups and downs of relationships, I’ve seen one theme again and again: conflict isn’t the problem—how we handle conflict is. Whether you’re in Cleveland, Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, Charlotte, North Carolina, Detroit, Michigan, or nearby communities like Beachwood,...
As a couples counselor of 20 years, I’ve seen how deeply fulfilling ethical non-monogamy can be when partners have clarity, compassion, and strong communication. Whether you’re exploring open relationships, polyamory, or consensual non-monogamy (CNM), navigating non-monogamy asks you to build new skills—and it rewards you...