by Stephanie Macadaan | May 28, 2021 | Media |
As a therapist providing marriage counseling in California, I work with couples to create a secure bond and connection with each other. However, sometimes the challenge is being open to beginning a relationship. Past hurts and underlying fears can create blocks to... by Stephanie Macadaan | May 8, 2021 | Blog |
Taking the first step to start couples therapy is often the hardest, causing many couples to put off seeking support until they are in crisis and desperate for help. Then, they come to my online office in a panic, angry, hopeless and on the verge of ending their... by Stephanie Macadaan | Apr 22, 2021 | Blog |
Almost every couple that I see in my practice comes in with the goal of wanting to fix communication in their relationship. It’s understandable, because not feeling heard and understood by your partner is distressing and often leads to feeling disconnected from each... by Stephanie Macadaan | Mar 19, 2021 | Media |
While much of the news coverage during the pandemic focused on the extra stress put on relationships, there was another side to the story. In this article, I discuss ways that, for many couples, going through the pandemic led to increased connection and bonding for... by Stephanie Macadaan | Jun 3, 2020 | Media |
While I am a couples therapist and marriage counselor, much of our work also deals with family issues, involving in-laws, siblings, parents or other members. As you work to improve your relationship with your partner, parts of our work also shows up in your...
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