by Stephanie Saari | Jul 18, 2023 | Blog, Couples Therapy, Services |
Good communication is essential for any healthy relationship, but many couples find communication especially challenging. With different needs, feelings and default reactions, things can get heated quickly leading to regret about things said. Something I work with my... by Stephanie Saari | May 8, 2021 | Blog, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Services |
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 Saari | Apr 22, 2021 | Blog, Couples Therapy, Services |
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 Saari | Oct 23, 2016 | Blog, Couples Therapy, Services |
Movies are a part of the fabric of our lives and influence our thoughts, behaviors and culture more than we realize. The big screen can introduce us to new ideas, educate, inspire, scare and motivate us or create unrealistic expectations for life, romance and... by Stephanie Saari | Oct 11, 2016 | Blog, Individual Relationship Therapy, Online Therapy, Services |
The core of the work I do with my clients is guiding them to develop self-awareness. The definition of which is a “conscious knowledge of one’s own character, feelings, motives, and desires”. Self-awareness is truly knowing yourself, inside and... by Stephanie Saari | Sep 26, 2016 | Blog, Separation and Divorce Counseling, Services |
In my work with men and women who are going through a breakup, I find that often what they want to know first is…How long will this take? Will I ever get over this? When will I feel better? Those are complicated questions, with a unique answer for each...