EFT Couples Therapy: Finding Each Other Again in St. George, Utah
You didn’t fall in love to end up here. Sleeping on opposite sides of the bed, having the same argument for the hundredth time, wondering if something is fundamentally broken between you. Most couples who come into therapy in St. George, Utah aren’t looking for someone to tell them they’re doing marriage wrong. They’re exhausted. […]
Elevated Counseling and Wellness in St. George Utah
In April of 2022, I transitioned into a group practice setting in new offices and I’m so excited. New space and new offerings with great people, I’ve created Elevated Counseling and Wellness and we’re already up and running I’m just doing a blog post about it now on this page. Elevated Counseling and Wellness is […]
Sexual Addiction & Brain Arousal – Neurobiology of Internet Porn
I’ve seen a consistent theme with clients that present to my office with sexual addiction. This theme is a significant confusion about how they get their needs met. I find that many if not all of them come with beliefs and assumptions due to their addiction and history. These assumptions are in large part due […]
Does Marriage Counseling Work: What The Research Says
Many couples wonder if marriage counseling actually works, and some question whether real change is even possible. If therapy were as straightforward as a routine maintenance check, the answer would be simple. The truth is, relationships can be both uncomplicated and deeply layered depending on each partner’s history, current circumstances, and genuine willingness to grow. […]
How Do I Know If I Need Couples or Marriage Counseling?
Often individuals feel they may be candidates for counseling but are not sure and don’t want to make things worse. I have had many clients that reported being worried prior to coming in for counseling that they might make things worse if they stirred things up and spoke out about their marriage and the issues […]
My Spouse Won’t Come To Counseling, Now What?
Often when relationships are conflicted or distant one member of the relationship recommends counseling as a part of conversation, usually when things are loaded and a feud is underway. It is not uncommon for one spouse to be ready and the other resists or balks at the request. The layman’s assumption is that counseling needs […]
Communication in Relationships and Marriage
Healthy Relationships Communication is the path by which individuals share and exchange information about their perceptions, feelings, and thoughts. It is imperative that individuals learn to engage and connect with others in ways that promote healthy relationships and bonding within them. Many adolescents I work with and adults alike, struggle to communicate in ways that are supportive […]
Marriage Counseling, Who Needs it?
Many marry with hopes of memories and many years of love and connection with their spouse. Marriage often starts with a bang: flowers, ceremony, family, then off to the honeymoon. Too often, couples lack the skills to keep the ’spark’ they started with when they first married. Many factors enter in and make marriage more […]
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