A lot of people wonder how you could be lonely in marriage — how you could be lonely when you’re a part of a long-lasting committed relationship like marriage. But there’s a tremendous difference between being alone and being lonely. Being lonely has nothing to do...

If asked, most people would consider themselves good listeners. But is that actually true? Think about the last time you had a conversation with your partner. What were you doing?  Were you watching the TV in the background? Scrolling through your social media feeds?...

There are many of us who come from lineages that feel fragmented, or have had trouble finding a place of belonging in the families we come from. Maybe your languages have been lost, stolen or forgotten, your stories buried, or some wound found its way into the home...

A lot of individuals seeking therapy start with this question. Staying with or leaving a partner can be an incredibly complicated and painful decision, and a lot of people are looking for someone to tell them what to do.   In reality, though, a therapist is never...

Being a new parent is full of opposites. You look at your beautiful baby sleeping in their crib and you wouldn’t want to change a thing only to then wish that there was an “off button” when it's 3 AM, they’re crying again, and you haven’t gotten a wink of sleep yet. ...

Maybe we should see a therapist.   The comment whirls around in your head as you eat your dinner. What was wrong? I mean, yeah, we argue sometimes, but everyone does, right? You glance at your partner. They seem happy to you, enjoying the dinner in front of them....

When most people hear the word “vulnerable” they associate it with feelings of fear, uncertainty, or even shame. Why is this?    How many of us have heard someone tell us to “suck it up” when we’ve opened up about something that was genuinely hard for us?...

For many couples, the thought of having a child can be both filled with joy and reservation. It is no secret that raising a child can come with a fair amount of challenges. And unfortunately, in our society, these challenges are oftentimes more pronounced for same-sex...

Addiction can be crippling, and in a relationship, an addiction can come between partners. When a partner in a relationship is struggling with addiction, their addiction can take away their ability to empathize with their partner or partners as they struggle to feel...

Sexual trauma appears in many forms. Each survivor’s experience is unique and sexual trauma can be world-shattering. And difficult to talk about, even with trusted loved ones. While it isn’t easy to discuss, and we can struggle with painful memories and devastating...

You’re at your work desk working on a proposal, it’s 8:15pm and you know your partner is watching the clock after having eaten dinner alone. You’re feeling the pressure of deadlines and work demands, and if you’re honest with yourself you know your relationship has...

With the rise of online therapy apps, therapy has reached new levels of accessibility. But are these online companies the answer to mental health? We don’t think so. While there are benefits to online therapy, such as accessibility, and convenience, their current...

Living through a global pandemic is never easy. But what about living through a global pandemic with kids? You’re probably struggling trying to find a balance between home and work, while your kids are learning how to navigate a world that’s both new to them and new...

It’s been three years since reports of Covid infections began surfacing and we’re nearly two years into a global pandemic. Outbreaks can be stressful times and a global pandemic can be even tougher. It’s not surprising that, for many of us, pandemic fatigue has set...

Renaldo and Alicia are sitting on my couch, arms crossed, bodies turned away from each other, eyes fixated on my office walls.    The conversation started out about a nice dinner they had cooked together at home and somehow ended in a verbal tornado of criticisms...

You wake up and think about how much you miss them.  You hear something you think they’d find funny or interesting, and you wish you could text them.  You watch a familiar show or hear a song on the radio, and your mind instantly goes to them.  You have a hard day,...

Being South Asian is such a privilege to me. There is an amazing sense of community and family, and a great sense of pride in our culture. Along with this though, often also comes a great burden – especially if you are a woman. The burden of being the bearer of your...

Have you ever felt like you had the winter blues? Family and work obligations can wear on us heavily in the winter. With earlier sunsets and colder weather, we might feel more drained in the evenings and less energetic during the day. Winter can be a tough time. For...