January isn’t the only time of year when it’s possible to make goals and reflect on accomplishments, but it’s a popular one for a lot of reasons. It’s common for...
Like many emotional experiences, trauma can come in all shapes and sizes. When we think of the word “trauma”, we typically think of a big, life-changing or life-endangering event, like...
If you are a straight person, in a relationship with a queer person, what does that mean for your relationship? There are a lot of uncertainties that can come up...
Over the last few years, there has been an increase in talk around the globe of feminism and the Me Too movement. The purpose of these conversations is to start...
What Do Emotional and Physical Intimacy Have To Do With Each Other? So many couples struggle to understand how to “spice up” their sex life. Other couples experience fluctuations in...
Thanks to the contributions of Sigmund Freud and John Bowlby to the field of psychology, most people have some level of awareness that childhood experiences play a part in the...
Did you know that your brain responds the same way when you’re in physical pain and when you’re feeling disconnected from an important relationship? Both scenarios are threats to our...
As a relationship therapist, there is a question I get asked a lot about cohabitation in both a personal and professional setting: “Is it a good idea for my boyfriend/girlfriend...
Sex and physical intimacy are great ways to increase connection and closeness in a romantic relationship. As simple and straightforward as that concept seems, it takes some effort and awareness...
As you may know, here at Thrive Couple & Family Counseling Services, we are dedicated to helping you feel closer, argue less, and love more. Our goal is to serve...