by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Mar 10, 2026 | couples therapy, Uncategorized
One of the most common patterns we see in couples therapy is the anxious–avoidant relationship cycle. If this dynamic exists in your relationship, it can feel confusing and exhausting. One partner may want more conversation, reassurance, or closeness, while the other...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Feb 3, 2026 | ADHD, couples therapy
ADHD is often misunderstood in relationships. It’s a difference in how the brain regulates attention, emotion, motivation, and even time. Because relationships are built on daily interactions, such as, conversations, plans, emotional presence, and follow-through, ADHD...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Feb 2, 2026 | couples therapy, Uncategorized
What Is Discernment Therapy for Couples? When couples come to therapy, not all of them know for sure that they want to work on their relationship. Some are stuck in a more painful, uncertain place: One partner is leaning out and unsure whether they want to stay...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Dec 3, 2025 | couples therapy, Uncategorized
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,...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | Jun 26, 2025 | couples therapy, Uncategorized
This month at Modern Therapy and Wellness, we are doing some myth busting. Here are some common couples therapy myths. 1. Myth: Couples therapy is a last resort Reality: Couples therapy can be useful at any time. While it’s true that many people reach out for...
by Kelley Lockhart Delaune, LCSW | May 26, 2025 | couples therapy, Uncategorized
The number one reason that couples enter my practice is for “communication issues.” The dictionary defines communication as “the imparting or exchanging of information or news.” While it’s important to have healthy conversations, communication is...
