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.
Making Good EFT Therapy Session Recordings
EFT therapy session recordings are one of the richest learning tools in EFT. They let us slow down and notice the small moments, like a softening in a partner’s voice or a glance away, that are easy to miss in the flow of a session. They also show the good work you may not realize…
Read MoreGetting the Most From EFT Supervision
Getting the Most from EFT Supervision: How to Prepare Supervision is one of the most valuable parts of learning EFT, and a little thought beforehand can help you get even more out of it. There’s no right way to show up. But a few minutes of reflection before a session often helps us find what…
Read MoreMeet Brandy Hall, LMFT
Meet Brandy Hall, LMFT — a warm, experienced marriage and family therapist helping individuals, couples and families in Reno feel comfortable starting therapy.
Read MoreMeet Sara Sims, CSW-I
Meet Sara Sims, CSW-I — a compassionate couple, individual and family therapist in Reno providing comprehensive care for children, adolescents and adults.
Read MoreYou’ve Decided to Work with an Emotionally Focused Therapist for Couples. Here’s What You Need to Know.
If you are reading this, you and your partner have already made a highly strategic choice: you’ve decided to seek out an Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT) for couples. Whether you are actively searching for specialized couples therapy in Northern Nevada or trying to find the highest standard of relationship care near you, your decision to…
Read MoreFamily Estrangement: Why “Toxic” Isn’t Usually the Whole Story
Family estrangement used to be a private shame. Today, it’s a public conversation. For many, walking away from a family of origin is an act of survival—a necessary step to protect their dignity and safety. But there is another side to the story. Many parents and grandparents find themselves cut off, feeling confused and heartbroken.…
Read More7 Signs You Need Marriage Counseling / Couples Therapy (2026 Expert Guide)
Most couples try to “self-help” their way out of a rut before seeking professional support. While books and podcasts are great, certain patterns—like constant circular arguments or a total lack of intimacy—benefit most from expert intervention. If you’ve found yourself asking, “Should we do marriage counseling now?”, you’re already taking a brave first step toward…
Read MoreA Secure Base: An Effective Approach to Individual and Couple Therapy
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.
Read MoreMeet Amy Aranda, CSW-I
Therapist · Adults & Couples Amy Aranda, CSW-I Hi, I’m Amy Aranda, a clinical social work intern at Individual & Relationship Counseling Associates. With over seven years in the mental health field — including extensive experience in community health and wellness — I help adults and couples build the secure connections they need to live…
Read MoreWhen Marriage Counseling Makes Things Worse: Why Some Approaches Fail—and How EFT Gets It Right
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.”
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