Conflict is an inevitable aspect of any relationship. It’s not the presence of conflict but how it’s managed that can make or break a partnership. While disagreements are normal, the methods couples employ to resolve these disputes can significantly influence the health and longevity of their relationship. Unfortunately, many couples fall into patterns of conflict…
In a world where digital devices are an extension of our hands, it’s becoming increasingly common for individuals to experience ‘phubbing’ – the act of snubbing someone in favor of a mobile phone. This seemingly innocuous habit is not just a social faux pas; it has deeper implications, particularly in intimate relationships. Phubbing can silently…
How to Deal with Infidelity in a Relationship You never imagined you would find yourself in this devastating situation. But when you experience infidelity in your relationship, it can turn your world upside down! You may even be asking yourself if everything was a lie, your entire relationship. Infidelity involves breaking a promise to be…
Why timing is important when it comes to Couples Counseling Seeking help from a couples counselor is not unlike seeking help from a mechanic. It makes little sense to take your car into the shop a month after it started making a horrific noise. By that time, too much damage may have been done and your engine…
When the sun is shining, and the days are longer, many people find themselves in a lighter and more positive mood. With the warm weather and more free time during the summer months, you might be considering making some positive changes in your life. One option you may be contemplating is starting therapy. But the…
The term “narcissist” gets thrown around a lot in bad relationships and on social media. But what makes a person a narcissist? How do we deal with it? At Hear to Heal I can provide you with insight, resources and how to manage a narcissist. Is there something that is driving you towards a narcissistic…
In the realm of psychological healing and personal growth, the landscape is rich with diverse therapeutic modalities that aim to help individuals navigate their internal landscapes and heal past wounds. Two powerful approaches that have garnered attention in recent years are Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and Matrix Reimprinting. Individually, they offer unique perspectives and…
Intimacy and Meaning “You are the intimacy and meaning you seek.” It’s the need to protect and control that prevents us from being real. Without the willingness to be vulnerable, to be without defenses, to be open to whatever arises, we cannot discover the meaning and intimacy within ourselves. Meaning and intimacy are often sought…
Many college students are so excited to reach the end of the semester, to be free of studying and school obligations, that they don’t take a minute to anticipate what the transition will be like. For many it’s harder than they expected, and you may be thrown off by not feeling as good as you…
As a psychotherapist specializing in couples counseling in Glendale, CA area and a Couples and Family Counseling professor at Pepperdine University , lying is a topic that is brought to the table more days than none. I found that when couples bring this topic into a therapy with grace session they are searching for two…