How Long Does Therapy Take? Written By: Marissa Halstead One of the first questions many clients ask after sharing an overview of their lives during our 45–50-minute intake session is, “How long is this going to take?” I almost always laugh—not because it’s a bad question, but because it’s a bold one…
Pop Culture Processing I don’t listen to nearly as much pop music as I used to. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older, or maybe my musical tastes have simply changed over time. That said, one of the biggest pop artists right now is Olivia Rodrigo. Many of my teenage clients…
Will Marriage Counseling Help if I’m in an Emotional Affair? Marriage counseling won’t help even if you are “only” emotionally attached to this other person. Emotional attachment is what a healthy marriage is based on. An emotional affair funnels your emotional energy and attention toward someone else. You pay attention…
The Protective Influence of a Good Father Father’s Day is a time when many people gather to celebrate the important men in their lives and reflect on what it means to be a father. For some, it is a joyful day filled with gratitude and connection. For others, it can…