couples therapy irvine

Stuck in a Toxic Relationship? 5 Ways to Be a Happy Couple Again

Are you stuck in a toxic relationship but long to be in a happy relationship again?…
Gaslighting and emotional manipulation represented by a person moving a chess piece with strategic control.

What is Gaslighting & Signs to Look For

Editor’s Note: This post was reviewed and updated in June 2025 to reflect current research and…

How to Show Appreciation to My Partner More

Feeling guilty lately because you need to show appreciation more in your relationship than you have…

Do I Have Depression or Not?

If you’ve been struggling with ongoing feelings of sadness for some time now, it’s common to…

Shame Versus Guilt: What is the Difference and Why Should You Care?

If you’re like most people, you consider the words “guilt” and “shame” to be interchangeable. If…

What is your New Year’s resolution?

When discussing New Year’s resolutions, typically people want to lose weight, get their finances in order,…

How to Earn Trust from Someone Who Was Hurt in the Past

One of the hardest things to do, whether it is with a partner, a friend, a…

Talk it Out – Getting the Timing Right

How often have you had something on your mind that you needed to discuss with your…

Getting More Intimacy and Attention From Your Partner

Have You and Your Partner Grown Distant? As the years go by, you may feel like…

Listen Up

Many couples already understand that listening to each other is critical to building and maintaining a…

Make Him Smile: Showing Your Husband How Much You Appreciate Him

First, remember…Men are from Mars!  Seriously, men are wired much differently than women.  Men are willing…

5 Tips for Finding Harmony with Your In-Laws

There is no shortage of theories about why people clash with their in-laws. There are parents…