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...
Why Navigating Non-Monogamy Matters in Relationships As an expert couples counselor of 20 years, I’ve supported countless partners in Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Charlotte, North Carolina; Detroit, Michigan; and nearby communities like Beachwood, Ohio and Flint, Michigan. One topic that is coming up more often...
If you’ve ever wondered why some conversations with your partner feel effortless and others turn tense, Attachment Style may be the key. After 20 years as a couples counselor, I’ve seen how understanding and reshaping attachment patterns can change relationships for the better. Whether you’re...