When couples discover infidelity, many reach for the first therapist they can find. That instinct makes sense. The pain is urgent, and any help feels better than none. But affair recovery is not ordinary couples therapy. It is crisis work on the foundation of a relationship, and the choice of therapist can shape whether a […]
You finally decide you want help with your relationship. Then another question gets in the way: Do we need couples therapy or marriage counseling? If you’re married, you can go to couples therapy. If you’re not married, you don’t need to wait until you are. And neither service is reserved for couples on the edge […]
Da anni osservo la stessa cosa in studio: chi lavora solo con gli strumenti della psicoterapia, senza toccare il resto della propria vita, cambia solo in parte. Sta meglio, ma non del tutto. Una cliente me lo ha dimostrato con chiarezza, anche se non lo seppe mai lei stessa. (Questa persona ha acconsentito esplicitamente a […]
After an affair is discovered, the instruction often sounds simple: end it, immediately block the affair partner, and cut off all contact. For the betrayed partner, and for the future of the relationship, a firm end to the outside relationship is essential. They cannot begin to heal and restore their connection if the affair continues. […]
High Achievement, Anxiety, and Burnout: When Success Becomes Exhausting | Amority Health Published September 29, 2026 Austin, TX Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate at Amority Health Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S From the outside, high-achieving professionals may appear confident, organized, and successful. They meet deadlines, manage […]
You finally decide to get help. Then you start searching. One therapist is a psychologist. Another is an LMFT. Another is an LPCC. Then you see PhD, PsyD, counselor, therapist, psychotherapist… And somewhere around your tenth browser tab, you’re thinking: Okay, but who am I actually supposed to call? Here’s the plain-English version: In California, […]
Jealousy is a common human emotion that can arise in romantic relationships, friendships, family dynamics, and even the workplace. While jealousy can feel overwhelming, it doesn’t mean something is wrong with you or your relationship. Often, it signals an underlying fear, unmet emotional need, or concern about losing something important. The goal isn’t to eliminate […]
Halloween is coming up quickly and many children are anxiously counting the hours until Halloween. For children this is a great holiday. They get to wear a costume they like and they get free candy. What more could a child ask for? Many children plan all year about the costume they are going to […]
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “my problem probably isn’t big enough for therapy,” you’re not alone. Counselling isn’t reserved for crisis. It’s for the racing thoughts at 2am, the tight chest before your day even starts, the sense that you’re running on caffeine and willpower instead of actually living. Many people wait years before […]
“We’re just friends.” “It’s only texting.” “Nothing has happened yet.” “My relationship is basically over anyway.” “I deserve to feel wanted.” These statements don’t always sound like lies. That’s exactly why they can work. We tend to think an affair begins at the obvious line: the kiss, sex, the hotel room, the secret relationship. But […]
