Relationship and Couples Therapist Blog

Welcome to our relationship advice therapist blog aimed at helping you improve your relationships. You'll learn about finding, developing, and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships with the people most important to you. We also have articles on personal growth topics. There are articles pertaining to couples therapy, individual therapy and family counseling in Reno, NV.

Finally, you'll find information about each of our therapists. This includes therapist bios and areas of focus.

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A Secure Relationship as the Context for Healing and Self-Acceptance

October 14, 2025

Healing isn’t just an individual process. While insight and self-reflection matter, real self-acceptance often takes root in safe, secure relationships. This post explores how connection provides the emotional ground for growth and lasting change.

Meet Amy Aranda, CSW-I

September 29, 2025

Meet Amy – Clinical Social Work Intern Hi, my name is Amy Aranda, and I am a clinical social work intern here at Individual & Relationship Counseling Associates. I bring over 7 years of experience in the mental health field, with a background that includes supporting clients in a residential eating disorder treatment facility as…

When Couples Therapy Makes Things Worse: Why Some Approaches Fail—and How EFT Gets It Right

June 12, 2025

As Sue Johnson, the pioneer of EFT, aptly observes, “Many couples come to therapy talking about communication problems when what they really need is help with the underlying emotions driving those problems.”

Starting Couples Therapy? What to Expect in Your First Sessions

April 9, 2025

During EFT sessions, we’ll work together to identify and change patterns that keep you and your partner feeling disconnected. This isn’t about blame; instead, it’s about understanding each other’s needs

Addiction Treatment Group in Reno, NV

April 4, 2025

This group provides a supportive, structured space to explore the emotional roots of addiction, develop healthier coping strategies, and strengthen long-term recovery.

How to Rebuild Trust After an Affair

April 3, 2025

Learn how couples can get help to rebuild trust after an affair using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

Choosing the Right Couples Therapist

March 13, 2025

Choosing a couples therapist is a big decision. The right therapist will have advanced training in relationship work, help you feel emotionally safe, and guide you toward lasting connection. This article walks you through what to reflect on before starting therapy, key questions to ask potential therapists, and how to find qualified couples counseling near you.

Secure Love by Julie Menanno: A Therapist’s Perspective

March 12, 2025

What sets this book apart is its practicality. Julie, an experienced Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) practitioner, breaks down attachment theory into everyday, relatable struggles that couples experience…

Meet Maddie Huntley, CSW-I, Therapist in Reno

January 21, 2025

Hi, I’m Maddie, a therapist in Reno dedicated to helping teens, young adults, couples, and individuals. I understand that personal challenges are deeply influenced by our environments, relationships, and lived experiences.

Meet Sarah Rosenbloom, MFT-I, NCC

December 30, 2024

Hi, I’m Sarah. I believe that healing begins within and view therapy as a catalyst for uncovering the power we all have to grow and thrive.

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