Conflict is inevitable in any relationship—but disconnection doesn’t have to be. In this post, we explore what real repair looks like for couples after a fight, with therapist-informed steps to help you and your partner reconnect and rebuild emotional safety.

Mindfulness sounds great in theory—but in real life, it can feel confusing, awkward, or just plain impossible to stick with. In this post, we break down what mindfulness actually is (no jargon), why it’s worth trying even if you're skeptical, and how to start integrating it into your daily routine without adding more to your plate.

Trauma is not just something that happens in the past—it can live on in the body and brain in ways that affect how we feel, think, and respond in the present. In this post, we break down the science of how trauma gets stored, why it lingers long after the event has passed, and how body-based therapies can support real healing.

Therapy isn’t always a linear path, and it doesn’t always come with with clear milestones. But there are ways to get a sense of whether things are shifting in a helpful direction. In this post, we’ll explore how to evaluate progress in therapy, why setting goals can help, and what to do if things feel unclear or stuck.

Many couples come to therapy saying, “We just want to communicate better”—but what’s underneath that is often more layered. Misunderstandings, emotional shutdowns, repeated arguments, and feeling like you're on different wavelengths can all be signs of deeper patterns at play. In this post, we explore what’s really going on when couples get stuck, why even small moments can escalate, and how therapy can help shift the dynamic from disconnection to clarity and care.