Why Couples Wait So Long to Get Help And What It Costs Them

Most couples who end up in a therapist's office will tell you some version of the same thing: they waited too long. Not because they didn't know something was wrong. They knew. But between hoping it would get better on its own, not wanting to admit how serious it had become, not knowing who to call, or just not finding the time... years passed. And in…

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The Difference Between Talking to a Friend and Talking to a Therapist

When something hard is happening, most of us reach for our phone and call a friend. That makes sense: connection is healing, and the people who love us want to help. But there are things a therapist can offer that even the closest, most caring friend can’t. And understanding the difference might be exactly what’s been missing when you’ve wondered whether therapy is actually worth it.…

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What Couples Therapy Actually Looks Like (And Why It’s Not What You Expect)

If you’ve been thinking about couples therapy but haven’t made the call yet, there’s a good chance one of these thoughts has crossed your mind: “I don’t want to sit there and talk about my feelings for an hour.” “I’m not going to dig through my childhood. That’s not the problem.” “What if the therapist takes sides?” “What if it doesn’t actually help?” Those are fair…

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