LTR’s can be hard work Maintaining a long-term relationship (or LTR) is hard work; in the face of challenges, couples must have open lines of communication, the ability to have honest discussions, and the willingness to actively engage with … Read More
As a marriage and family therapist it was hard to miss Alain de Botton’s New York Times’ article “Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person.” In session couples mentioned the article, some with horror and some with relief. “If … Read More
Have you ever wondered “Why is it that my relationships never seem to last? Is it about me or is it about the partners I have had? You might have caught a previous post we posted about the topic … Read More
As Americans, Memorial Day is a time to honor those who risk their lives for our country every day. For many of us, it is also a long-awaited 3-day weekend and opportunity to unwind. The concept of “me time” probably … Read More
All that’s happened! Two years ago we had this idea that North Brooklyn could benefit from a quality therapy practice serving the needs of individuals and couples. We had a thought that there was a need, but we had … Read More
This article was originally written for WellnessFX, a digital health company based out of San Francisco, CA. For the full article, click here. Can you remember the last time you were in a heated argument? How did you feel? … Read More
Will you marry me? This is a question posed all over the world by couples of all races, cultures, sexual orientations, religious backgrounds, etc. While society has romanticized most facets of marriage and businesses have profited off of most … Read More
According to the BusinessDictionary, the definition of group norms is an “unspoken and often unwritten set of informal rules that govern individual behaviors in a group.” As a systemic therapist, the concept of group norms setting both the tone and … Read More
Where is Love? Sitting at the table next to you is this couple. They seem genuinely interested in what one another has to say. They laugh a lot and almost seem to be making fun of one another at times. … Read More
Do you know that frustrated feeling you get in an argument when you just know that you’re right but you are not being heard by your partner? Well, you’re not alone. As a systemic therapist, I see couple after … Read More