As a couples counselor with 20 years of experience, I’ve walked alongside countless people through the shock and ache of relationship endings. Whether you’re in Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Charlotte, North Carolina; Detroit, Michigan; or nearby communities like Dayton, Ohio; Tampa; Miami; Orlando; Gainesville; or...
Listening without defending is one of the most powerful relationship skills—and one of the hardest to practice when emotions run high. As a couples counselor with over 20 years of experience, I’ve seen how even small shifts in listening can create big change: fewer arguments,...
If you’ve ever thought, “We love each other, but we feel a little distant,” you’re not alone. Emotional intimacy isn’t created through grand gestures—it’s nurtured through consistent, small moments of connection. Whether you live in Cleveland or Columbus, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; Charlotte, North Carolina; or...
When anxiety or depression enters a relationship, both partners feel the ripple effects—plans shift, emotions fluctuate, and communication can get tangled. Yet, with empathy, structure, and the right professional support, relationships can grow stronger, not weaker. As a couples counselor with 20 years of experience,...
Every relationship carries small disappointments—but when they go unspoken or unresolved, they can quietly evolve into something far more corrosive: resentment. It doesn’t shout; it simmers. Over time, it erodes connection, turning affection into distance and communication into tension. After 20 years as a couples...
In a world that moves at lightning speed, it’s easy for love to get lost in the shuffle. One day you’re sharing long talks and laughter; the next, you’re trading quick updates between work calls, kids’ schedules, and texts that end with “We’ll talk later.”...