If love is the home you’re building together, emotional check-ins are the daily maintenance—small, steady moments that keep the foundation strong, the connection warm, and the “we” protected from life’s stress. As an expert couples counselor of 20 years, I’ve watched thousands of partners across...
Healing works best when therapy fits you. As a trauma-informed therapist with over twenty years of experience, I have learned one powerful truth: healing is not a straight line, and trauma therapy is never one-size-fits-all. What feels supportive and effective for one person may feel...
If your relationship has started to feel like “same day, same loop,” shared experiences can be the gentle reset button—bringing back laughter, teamwork, and that feeling of being on the same side again. The goal isn’t a perfect date night; it’s building a shared story...
Fear has a way of overriding reason. You can remind yourself that you are safe, capable, and not in danger now—yet your body doesn’t always listen. As a trauma‑informed therapist with more than 20 years of experience, I often remind clients of this simple truth:...
If you’ve ever walked away from an argument thinking, “Why did I react like that?” or “I should be better at this,” here’s the truth: the way you treat yourself in those moments becomes the emotional tone of your relationship. Self-compassion doesn’t make love “soft”—it...
Panic feels like danger—but it’s memory. Panic attacks and health anxiety can feel terrifying, confusing, and deeply personal. One moment you are grocery shopping in Beachwood, Ohio, or driving through Cleveland or Columbus, and the next your heart is racing, your chest feels tight, and...