Relationship and Marital Problems

Marriage Counseling and Relationship Counseling in Center City Philadelphia : Perhaps you've experienced a divorce, or have simply been single for a while and are hoping to enter a new relationship. Maybe you're not sure if the one you have now is worth saving, as the passion may have waned and you've begun fighting with your partner. This section is designed to help you answer all those questions and to develop the skills needed to work through common relationship problems.

Confidently Saying "No"

Confidently Saying “No”

Confidently saying no is one of the hardest-despite its small size-words to communicate in the English language. For many, the word “no” has many tentacles of continue reading

Managing Jealousy and Feeling Compersion in Non-Monogamous Relationships

Non-monogamous relationships offer individuals the opportunity to explore love, intimacy, and connection in ways that diverge from traditional monogamous norms. If you have recently opened up your monogamous relationship to include other sexual and/or continue reading

Limerence and Narcissistic Tendencies

You may have heard of limerence in passing, or it may be a new concept for you. The term itself, coined by psychologist Dorothy Tennov, Ph.D., is described as intense, overwhelming feelings of infatuation continue reading

Communicating Sexual Boundaries

Recognizing when we have a boundary is challenging. Speaking our boundaries into existence can feel terrifying, especially when we have no idea how the other person is going to respond. While sexual boundaries may continue reading

Assessing Sexual Boundaries

Whether you are single or in a committed relationship, assessing sexual boundaries and preferences can be difficult. Our awareness of our own individual sexuality can vary greatly based on our upbringing, education, experiences, communication continue reading

Understanding Hurt Between Partners

Why does my partner hurt me? Why do I hurt my partner?

Okay, so your romantic relationship is totally fricked. Or! It’s been on the fritz lately. Or! It’s going well, but you continue reading

Opening Relationships- Therapist’s Guide

Are you and your partner thinking about opening up your relationship but aren’t sure where to start? Jumping in head first without discussing boundaries, needs, expectations, and logistics might sound fun and exciting, or continue reading

Learning About Boundaries

We’ve all heard the word “boundaries.” Boundaries are a popular buzzword that have crossed from mental health and psychology circles into the mainstream. Boundaries are one of the most important gifts we can give continue reading

Tuning Into Boundaries

How Do I Know if My Boundaries Are Being Respected or Violated?

Our feelings act as our internal alarm system. At their core, alarms are a mechanism that alert us to distress or continue reading

You Deserve to Feel Safe at Home

“Do you feel safe at home?”

It has become commonplace to hear this question in a variety of healthcare settings, and it is a common question now to be asked when visiting your continue reading

Emotional Invalidation in Relationships

Sharing your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with others is one of the most fulfilling ways to establish closeness, intimacy, and safety in a relationship. But when your emotions are dismissed, belittled, or questioned continue reading

What Does It Mean To Be Non-binary?

What does it mean to be non-binary? Someone who identifies their gender as “non-binary” is someone who feels their gender doesn’t align with the traditional notion of binary gender – man and woman – continue reading

Harnessing Anger in Relationships

When was the last time you (or your partner) proudly smashed things in the name of anger? Often, this is a concept driven far from the realm of relationship repair, but I urge you continue reading

Map Out Your Relationship

10 Questions to Map Out Your Relationship: Making the decision to go to couple’s therapy can be intimidating. Relationship expert Dr. John Gottman speculates that most couples wait an average of six years of continue reading