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What is Defensive Listening?
How to Recognize Defensive Listening and What to Do Instead Have you ever been in a conversation where the other person reacts as if you were attacking them, even though you weren’t? Or maybe you know the feeling of instantly bracing yourself, scanning for criticism,...
Navigating In-Law Stress During the Holidays
The holidays have a way of highlighting the best and worst parts of family life and for many couples, in-law stress becomes a source of tension. This is because expectations, traditions, personalities, boundaries, and old family dynamics all collide at once. If you...
Meet the Therapist: Sophia Stevenson, LMSW
We sat down to interview our newest therapist, Sophia Stevenson and here is what she said below: What attracted you to becoming a therapist? I think I’ve always had an innate emotional awareness and desire to empathize and connect with people in pain. I became...
The Holidays and Mental Health: Finding Calm in a Season of Pressure
Each year, the holidays promise joy, connection, and celebration but for many people, they also bring stress, fatigue, and emotional overload. According to the 2025 Holiday Mental Health Report, the season involves a complex mix of emotions, with 57% of respondents...
What is Relational Life Therapy?
What is Relational Life therapy? American psychologist Terry Real created Relational Life Therapy. He takes a radical approach to couples therapy. An element of RLT includes the workings of the inner child. The Inner Child in Relational Life Therapy One of the most...
Trauma Informed Care: Healing with Safety and Choice
When someone has lived through trauma, whether a single event or a series of overwhelming experiences, the impact doesn’t just disappear once the situation is over. Trauma can shape how the body responds to stress, how safe a person feels in relationships, and how...