Waiting for an apology can keep you emotionally tied to someone who may never have the capacity to give you the closure you’re seeking. One of the most heartbreaking things I witness in therapy isn’t conflict. It’s hope. Hope that this time your parent, sibling, or family member will finally understand. Hope they’ll acknowledge what […]
Few experiences are as painful as discovering that someone you love has been unfaithful. Whether the affair was emotional, physical, or occurred online, infidelity often leaves both partners questioning everything they believed about their relationship. One of the first questions I hear in therapy is, “Can we ever get past this?” The answer is: Yes—but […]
Many people come to therapy saying, “I have anger issues.” What often follows is a story of feeling misunderstood, values undermined, boundaries pushed, overwhelmed, dismissed, hurt, exhausted, or pushed beyond their limits. The truth is that anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions. We are often taught that anger is bad, dangerous, disrespectful, or […]
In a world that feels uncertain and scary, people can develop more rigid thinking to regain a sense of control or safety. Unfortunately, this can lead to broken relationships, loneliness, and isolation. Below, I address common thinking pitfalls related to relationships and how to manage them. Black and white thinking (also known as “all-or-nothing thinking”)- […]
Certain conversations sound simple until you actually have them. This is one of them. People throw around words like sympathy, empathy, and validation as if they all mean the same thing. They don’t. And if we confuse them, we can end up doing something very dangerous in relationships: we can believe we are helping someone […]
Life can feel like an endless to-do list. Between errands, chasing kids around, demanding work schedules, and maintaining a household, it’s easy to let your relationship take a backseat. Date nights might occasionally break up the routine, but lasting relationships require something deeper—a long-term glue that holds you together beyond just the next evening […]
I’ve been working with couples who have weathered deep, painful conflicts and are trying to rebuild connection, trust, and intimacy. The wounds have been treated, but they’re still tender. They want to reconnect but find themselves hesitant—after so much tension and pain, it’s hard to open up again, to be vulnerable. One of the most […]
What’s Keeping You Stuck?: Understanding Attachment Styles and How to Find Security | Amority Health Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC-Associate Supervised by Amber Quaranta Leech, PHD, LPC-S This article was originally published on Amority Health’s Blog – Shifting Perceptions: Read the original article Quick Summary: Sometimes, the patterns that keep us feeling stuck […]
As a clinician, my primary goal is to help clients experience meaningful relief in a way that feels safe, empowering, and respectful of their pace. Over the years, I’ve trained in and utilized a variety of evidence-based approaches, always paying close attention to what truly helps clients move forward, not just intellectually, but emotionally and […]
How to Stop Taking Things Personally: Reclaiming Your Peace Through a Shift in Perception | Amority Health By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC-Associate Supervised by Amber Quaranta Leech, PHD, LPC-S This article was originally published on Amority Health’s Blog – Shifting Perceptions: Read the original article Quick Summary: Have you ever felt gutted by […]
