by Stephanie Macadaan | Sep 22, 2022 | Media |
We all have a variety of friendships, some closer than others, and occasionally we end up in friendships that feel more toxic than nurturing and supportive. As a couples therapist in California, I help people create healthy relationship dynamics and recognize ways of... 
by Stephanie Macadaan | Apr 2, 2022 | Media |
Dating can be exciting and thrilling, but it can also be frustrating and confusing. I am quoted in this article discussing a dating trend identified as “hesidating”, the act of dating with ambivalence and lack of commitment. As a couples therapist in... 
by Stephanie Macadaan | Mar 30, 2022 | Media |
All couples have conflict but learning how to stay connected, even during the hardest moments, can prevent anger and resentment from damaging the relationship. I work with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy which helps couples identify their cycle of conflict... 
by Stephanie Macadaan | Mar 18, 2022 | Media |
It often feels counterintuitive to couples, but alone time is an important part of any relationship. As a couples therapist in California, one of my goals is helping couples create a healthy balance of togetherness and separateness. Time apart allows for “fresh... 
by Stephanie Macadaan | Jan 24, 2022 | Media |
Finding the right Valentine’s Day gift can be a stressful experience. You want it to have meaning, but not a meaning that does not match your feelings. In this article, I help brainstorm gift ideas for each level of relationship. I work with couples using... 
by Stephanie Macadaan | Sep 30, 2021 | Media |
Co-parenting has many challenges, but it is often much more difficult when your ex has narcissisic tendencies. As a couples therapist in California, this is often a dynamic present in my work with couples. While many times work can be done to become aware and ease...
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