Katherine Waddell, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Couples Center, shares how trauma intensives can help you finally release the painful material from your past that keeps intruding on your present.

Drawing on decades of experience and advanced training in EMDR, Katherine explains how dedicated, focused blocks of time allow the nervous system to truly process — not just talk about — unresolved trauma. Many people describe feeling lighter, calmer, and more grounded after just one or two days of concentrated work.

If you’re tired of old pain shaping your relationships, confidence, and sense of self, this may be an invitation to explore a different path forward. You don’t have to keep carrying what you’ve been carrying.

Asking for help isn’t always straightforward. Shaped by family roles, cultural expectations, and a deep pull toward self-sufficiency, many of us struggle not only to ask for support—but to receive it. In this reflective piece, Ryan Richards, LCSW shares a personal story of navigating long-standing family patterns with his sisters and discovering that meaningful change doesn’t always start in a therapist’s office. Through courage, curiosity, and honest connection, he explores how growth often happens when we step toward what we’ve been avoiding, supported by the right guidance at the right moment. Sometimes, therapy isn’t about more sessions, it’s about creating more life.

In this reflective piece, Sarah Hinawi explores how the spaces we inhabit—both physical and emotional—shape what parts of ourselves we can access, especially in therapy. From a sunlit coffee shop to the virtual therapy room, Sarah invites readers to consider how intention, comfort, and presence influence the depth of our inner work. She shares thoughtful, practical ways clients can prepare their own “therapy space” to feel more grounded, connected, and open to growth.

A gentle reminder that meaningful change doesn’t just happen in conversation—it begins with how (and where) we show up.

Feeling stretched thin by the holiday hustle? You’re not alone. Many of us slide into over-functioning this time of year—saying yes to everything, carrying everyone’s expectations, and ignoring our own exhaustion. In this honest reflection, Dr. Gilman shares a simple car-ride moment that reveals how guilt, responsibility, and old patterns can quietly run the show during the holidays. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by giving more than you have to spare, you’ll find both comfort and practical grounding steps here.

A calmer, more compassionate holiday season is possible—starting with yourself.

Couples Center Co-Founder and Co-Director Katherine Waddell, LMFT, shares her passion for trauma-informed care and announces new trauma treatment resources at the Center. Drawing from over 20 years of experience in EMDR and related therapies, Katherine highlights how unresolved past experiences—like criticism, bullying, or family dysfunction—can shape our relationships today. She emphasizes the transformative power of EMDR and EMDR-adjacent techniques like FLASH, and Progressive Counting, which can help individuals reduce emotional reactivity and find greater ease and connection in their lives.

Katherine Waddell, LMFT, shares insights on the challenges of midlife divorce and the potential for relationship repair through Discernment Counseling. Drawing from her experiences as a couples therapist, she emphasizes the unpredictability and emotional intensity of couples therapy. Katherine highlights common reasons for midlife divorces, including lack of differentiation, societal expectations, and emotional labor imbalances. She stresses the importance of self-work and effort in rebuilding relationships.

Struggling with the overwhelming demands of parenting, especially high-needs or neurodivergent children? Feeling out of sync with your partner and losing your sense of self? You're not alone.

Lucia Morace, LCSW, offers compassionate guidance to help you navigate these challenges, reconnect with your partner, and regain balance in your life. Reach out for specialized support in couples, family, and individual therapy.

Summer vacation can be both exciting and challenging for families, as kids are out of school and schedules become chaotic. This article explores how the summer break impacts family dynamics and therapy, emphasizing the importance of maintaining therapeutic momentum even during vacation. With online telehealth services, couples can continue their growth and avoid the pitfalls of a long break from therapy.

Explore the power of Neuro-Divergent Affirming Couples Therapy (NDACT) in navigating relationships with neurodivergent partners. Learn how NDACT addresses unique challenges, fosters understanding, and promotes growth. Discover the pitfalls of traditional therapy approaches and the empowering impact of NDACT on empathy, communication, and intimacy. Join couples as they navigate their relationships with newfound resilience. Whether neurodivergent or supporting a partner, this article provides a roadmap for building fulfilling relationships based on acceptance and affirmation

Dr. Donna Gilman explores the challenges faced by a couple in therapy despite progress made over eight months, emphasizing the difficulty of interrupting negative reactive cycles. The therapist introduces Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) as a promising intervention to enhance connection and intimacy by lowering defenses and addressing mental health concerns like anxiety and trauma. Ketamine, used in sub-anesthetic doses, is shown to facilitate profound processing, increase self-awareness, and improve self-regulation, offering potential for deep and rapid growth and healing in couples therapy.