Therapy

Everybody’s experience with trauma is different, as just like that, the way one copes with these experiences varies from person to person. However, there are different kinds of trauma one can experience, in this blog we will describe the different types of trauma as well as what can cause it and the symptoms you may … Read more

The holiday season is supposed to be the happiest time of year, right? As the season approaches, greeting cards and carols are filled with words like “cheer,” “joy,” “merry,” and “happy.” The emotions and pressures to be “joyful” and “happy” pile up and, in time, they explode. The holiday blues or holiday depression are often … Read more

The short answer is, of course! If their relationship needs some work, same-sex couples are welcome to see a couple’s therapist. There is, however, no guarantee that all couples’ therapists will be a good fit for you. There are such sting as couple therapists who may not be qualified to fully understand the strains and … Read more

Co-parenting: What is it and how do we do it after a divorce? Whether parents are married or not, co-parenting responsibilities apply to both. Co-parenting plays a vital role in determining how well children will adjust to the transition associated with a separation or divorce. Primary residential custody parents are usually more involved in their … Read more

Have you ever found yourself listening to someone, but focusing more on what you want to say next? You find yourself lost in your own thoughts, even thinking on what you will say next instead of paying attention to the other person. Perhaps your problem is the opposite: you keep everything inside. It would be … Read more

Regardless of the circumstances or social relationships, communication issues can arise. Individuals can easily misunderstand or misinterpret others, and this misunderstanding can lead to arguments or tension in personal, platonic, or professional relationships. Conflicts can sometimes arise, and these conflicts can make communication more difficult. In order to be in a happy, healthy relationship, communication … Read more

While the divorce process is troublesome, divorced parents are usually concerned about their children’s welfare. In order to protect their children from the trauma of divorce, many parents remain in unhappy marriages. This only creates a toxic cycle in which parents are not happy, family problems grow and the children, unfortunately, end up hurt anyways. … Read more

It is inevitable that all couples face challenges at some point. The most important factor for lasting relationship health is how couples handle challenges – not the absence of them. During the lifetime of a relationship, couples face a wide range of issues. Some of these issues include Intimacy issues, trust-building and lacking communication skills. … Read more

As a branch of psychology, family therapy, also known as couple and family therapy, marriage and family therapy, family systems therapy, and family counseling, seeks to promote change and development within families and relationships. Usually it focuses on the relationships between family members when analyzing change. In spite of the differences in approaches, all families … Read more

Clients who go through divorce often have to rebuild their lives because, in some ways, divorce is the “death” of a relationship. In her practice, Doctor Angelina helps clients understand that divorce can be a traumatic experience, usually associated with feelings of betrayal and pain. In order to overcome this loss, she helps clients process … Read more