Should I Stay or Leave? How to Know When a Relationship Is Worth Saving
It’s a tough question regarding your relationship: “Should I stay or should I go?” There’s no simple way to decide whether to stay in a relationship or walk away. It’s one of the most emotionally comp ...
Heal Your Intimacy and Relationship Struggles with Holistic Sex Therapy
Whether you're getting "sexpert" advice on instagram, you're reading a book about sexual connection, or you're looking for a sex therapist, people often make the mistake of oversimplifying sex. Instea ...
What Porn Addiction Looks Like and When to Get Help
Pornography is more accessible today than ever before. With a click of a button, you can watch whatever you’re into in the privacy of your own home. For many people, pornography is a part of their sex ...
Men, Therapy, and the Power of Positive Change
Why You Might Be Hesitant to Seek Therapy Let’s be real—talking about emotions isn’t exactly what society expects from men. Maybe you grew up hearing things like "boys don’t cry." I mean many of us k ...
Why Anxiety is Wreaking Havoc in Your Life and What you Can Do About It
You likely already know what anxiety is but to make sure we’re on the same page, anxiety is defined as a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. Physical symptoms of anxiety include sweating, tension, ...
How Unhealthy Boundaries Negatively Affect Your Sense of Self
"Boundaries" an Important Buzzword It’s a buzzword that people toss around, but what exactly is a boundary? A boundary is a line or limit between you and another person. It’s a space where you end an ...
Discovering Your Partner’s Sexual Secrets: How to Navigate the Pain and Find Healing
Some secrets are innocuous. For example, if you had a crush on a movie star... this is probably not something that your partner needs to know. However, others have the power to shake the foundation of ...
Using Positive Self-Talk to Heal from Sex Addiction
Addiction often comes with a lot of shame because the addict has done things they aren’t proud of or that they know are wrong. Sex addiction is no different. Defined as excessive sexual thoughts, desi ...
Navigating Open Relationships: A Therapist’s Guide to Building Trust, Communication, and Boundaries
More than ever before, people are opening up to various forms of non-monogamous relationships. Some want the freedom to date and build romantic connections with others, while others are curious about ...
Managing Grief and Loss on Your Addiction Recovery Journey
When we think of grief, we tend to associate it with certain losses like someone we love dying or the end of a relationship. Grief is incredibly common in addiction recovery, but it's not something yo ...