Posts tagged challenges
When the Flowers Fade: What Your Relationship Still Needs
When the Flowers Fade: What Your Relationship Still Needs

The flowers wilt.
The reservations pass.
The cards are tucked away.

And life resumes.

For many couples, the days after Valentine’s Day feel quieter—but also revealing. Without the holiday glow, what remains is the relationship as it truly is.

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Couples, counseling, Couples CounselingCarole Cullen, LMFTMy Therapistcouples, couples counseling, couples therapy, love, marriage, marriage counseling, nurture, relationships, relationship goals, conflict resolution, challenges, in-person therapy, virtual therapy, confidentiality, private pay, private pay therapy, self pay
Valentine’s Day for Real Couples: Connection Over Performance
Valentine’s Day for Real Couples: Connection Over Performance

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a test.

The holidays often bring joy, connection, and celebration — but they can also bring stress, guilt, and exhaustion.

Instead of that, it can be an invitation. An invitation to lean in and soften. To remember that desire doesn’t live in perfection—it lives in presence.

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Couples, counseling, Couples CounselingCarole Cullen, LMFTMy Therapistcouples, couples counseling, couples therapy, love, marriage, marriage counseling, nurture, relationships, relationship goals, conflict resolution, challenges, in-person therapy, virtual therapy, confidentiality, private pay, private pay therapy, self pay
Boundaries Are the Real Gift This Year: How to Set Them Without Feeling Like the Grinch
Boundaries Are the Real Gift This Year: How to Set Them Without Feeling Like the Grinch

The Holiday Season and the Pressure to Please

The holidays often bring joy, connection, and celebration — but they can also bring stress, guilt, and exhaustion. Between family expectations, social gatherings, and the endless list of “shoulds,” it’s easy to forget one of the most important gifts you can give yourself: healthy boundaries.

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Couples, counseling, Couples CounselingCarole Cullen, LMFTMy Therapistcouples, couples counseling, couples therapy, love, marriage, marriage counseling, nurture, relationships, relationship goals, conflict resolution, challenges, in-person therapy, virtual therapy, confidentiality, private pay, private pay therapy, self pay
Why Fall Is the Perfect Season for a Relationship Reset
Why Fall Is the Perfect Season for a Relationship Reset

In a world filled with constant change and evolving dynamics, maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship can be a challenging endeavor. Couples often find themselves grappling with communication issues, unresolved conflicts, and the stresses of everyday life. This is where couples therapy emerges as a powerful tool, offering a safe space for partners to explore, understand, and enhance their connection.

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Couples, counseling, Couples CounselingCarole Cullen, LMFTMy Therapistcouples, couples counseling, couples therapy, love, marriage, marriage counseling, nurture, relationships, relationship goals, conflict resolution, challenges, in-person therapy, virtual therapy, confidentiality, private pay, private pay therapy, self pay
Nurturing Relationships: The Transformative Power of Couples Therapy
Nurturing Relationships: The Transformative Power of Couples Therapy

In a world filled with constant change and evolving dynamics, maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship can be a challenging endeavor. Couples often find themselves grappling with communication issues, unresolved conflicts, and the stresses of everyday life. This is where couples therapy emerges as a powerful tool, offering a safe space for partners to explore, understand, and enhance their connection.

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Couples, counseling, Couples CounselingCarole Cullen, LMFTMy Therapistcouples, couples counseling, couples therapy, love, marriage, marriage counseling, nurture, relationships, relationship goals, conflict resolution, challenges, in-person therapy, virtual therapy, confidentiality, private pay, private pay therapy, self pay
Nurturing Relationships: The Transformative Power of Couples Therapy
Nurturing Relationships: The Transformative Power of Couples Therapy

In a world filled with constant change and evolving dynamics, maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship can be a challenging endeavor. Couples often find themselves grappling with communication issues, unresolved conflicts, and the stresses of everyday life. This is where couples therapy emerges as a powerful tool, offering a safe space for partners to explore, understand, and enhance their connection.

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Couples, counseling, Couples CounselingCarole Cullen, LMFTMy Therapistcouples, couples counseling, couples therapy, love, marriage, marriage counseling, nurture, relationships, relationship goals, conflict resolution, challenges, in-person therapy, virtual therapy, confidentiality, private pay, private pay therapy, self pay