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Do you feel like you and your partner are drifting apart or stuck in a cycle of conflict and resentment? Do you wish you could improve your communication, intimacy, and trust, but not sure how? If yes, then try couples counseling. Couples counseling is a form of therapy that helps couples address and resolve their issues, resorting to happiness in...[ read more ]

Finding an African-American therapist is tricky for the black community. This is due to the low number of black therapists, only 4.0% of the demographic. Despite the low number, having a African-American therapist is crucial for the black community because your mental health and physical health are equally important. They are also connected to one another. Depression linked to cardiovascular disease, cancer,...[ read more ]

Dating can be magical or hellish, depending on the person you fall in love with. Sometimes, we end up with self-absorbed narcissists. Also, it's difficult to tell during the first few months of your relationship since you're fascinated and filled with awe for your lover.  However, as time passes, you begin to notice traits that make you uncomfortable. This feeling...[ read more ]

One of the best things about marriage is the comfort of simply being yourself. Sometimes, too much comfort can create a problem. Disagreements in marriage are common occurrences, and they can occasionally spark arguments. It's important to remember that they can also be an opportunity for growth and understanding. But that growth only develops when effective communication is at play. Effective...[ read more ]

Everyone loves a good 'Rom-Com.' A beautiful couple meets unexpectedly, falls madly in love, and lives happily ever after! Well, we also know that those stories and happily ever afters are for fairy tales. This does not mean that real couples do not know the joys of happiness and bliss. Marriage is not as predictable as movies make it seem,...[ read more ]

Seeking help from a marriage 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 may be beyond repair. By the same token, the effectiveness of marriage counseling...[ read more ]

Spicing up your marriage involves a lot of activities like watching a movie, solving puzzles together, or playing PlayStation. However, among all these activities, date night should be a priority.  Date night allows married couples to go out and have quality fun together. Additionally, you can choose different activities, from an expensive dinner to a simple ice cream plus snacks. ...[ read more ]

Are you looking for a therapist that understands you "culturally"? Did you have an experience where you've felt unseen or unheard when dealing with healthcare? These are questions that most African Americans face when confronting conversations about mental health and wellness.  How African-American Therapists Can Make A Difference Therapy provides a safe space to talk through your thoughts and feelings...[ read more ]

Maintaining a connection within a marriage or relationship can be difficult. Throw in technology, and it can become much harder. Have you ever noticed how often you and your spouse are physically around one another but completely absent mentally or emotionally? If you think back, how many of those instances were the two of you glued to a digital device?...[ read more ]

Even happily married couples can hit obstacles along the way. When this happens, couples can either go it alone and try to work through their issues themselves, or they can seek the guidance of a trained and experienced marriage counselor. While some couples feel their problems should be kept private, many more are finding the value of seeking help from...[ read more ]