As a couples counselor serving families in Houston, I believe strongly in the healing powers of a great date. Regularly scheduling time to have a good day with your partner can deepen your connection: By prioritizing shared positive experiences, you show each other just how much you value your relationship. Dates provide prime time and space to talk about life's stresses, have fun together, and get to know each other better. The last time I posted in the Great Houston Dates b

As a couples counselor serving families in Houston, I believe strongly in the healing powers of a great date. Regularly scheduling time to have a good day with your partner can deepen your connection: By prioritizing shared positive experiences, you show each other just how much you value your relationship. Dates provide prime time and space to talk about life's stresses, have fun together, and get to know each other better. Throughout this Great Houston Dates blog series, I'

As a couples counselor serving families in Houston, I believe strongly in the healing powers of a great date. Regularly scheduling time to have a good day with your partner can deepen your connection: By prioritizing shared positive experiences, you show each other just how much you value your relationship. Dates provide prime time and space to talk about life's stresses, have fun together, and get to know each other better. Throughout this Great Houston Dates blog series, I'

Imagine with me a typical Saturday at home. You are sitting on your couch checking out a show you've been dying to watch on Netflix when you hear your partner’s voice over your shoulder. “Hey, can you come here for a second?” she asks you. “I need to talk to you about something.” How are you feeling as you hear these words? The answer, of course, depends a lot on your partner’s nonverbal communication. What facial expression is she making? If she is pleasantly smiling or main

As a couples counselor serving families in Houston, I believe strongly in the healing powers of a great date. Regularly scheduling time to have a good day with your partner can deepen your connection: By prioritizing shared positive experiences, you show each other just how much you value your relationship. Dates provide prime time and space to talk about life's stresses, have fun together, and get to know each other better. Throughout this Great Houston Dates blog series, I'

Last week, I had the honor of presenting at a local support group about how to communicate well with the ones you love. I love working with couples and families to teach them the practical skills they need to love each other well, heal wounds from their past, and deepen their connection. We focused on some really great research from The Gottman Institute on how to both speak clearly and listen well. If you have any questions about counseling, are interested in having me speak

As a couples counselor serving families in Houston, I believe strongly in the healing powers of a great date. Regularly scheduling time to have a good day with your partner can deepen your connection: By prioritizing shared positive experiences, you show each other just how much you value your relationship. Dates provide prime time and space to talk about life's stresses, have fun together, and get to know each other better. While regularly dating your partner will not solve

As a couples counselor serving families in Houston, I believe strongly in the healing powers of a great date. Regularly scheduling time to have a good day with your partner can deepen your connection: By prioritizing shared positive experiences, you show each other just how much you value your relationship. Dates provide prime time and space to talk about life's stresses, have fun together, and get to know each other better. While regularly dating your partner will not solve

Last night, I had the honor of being asked to present about Stress & Marriage with a group sponsored by Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church. I love working with couples to teach them the practical skills they need to have a strong, thriving, and fun love relationship. We focused on some really great research from The Gottman Institute on how to handle stress in your relationship. If you have any questions about couples counseling, are interested in having me speak at your even

Good news, everyone! Today, I'm over at my blog on Psychology Today talking about one of the main barriers to communication I see in couples. When we rush to solve our partner's problems for them instead of simply listening to understand, we deny ourselves an amazing opportunity to truly connect and feel close. To read more, click here or on the image above. If you want more help in learning how to communicate well in your relationship, schedule a couples counseling appointme