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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Therapist Dr. Sue Johnson (1947-2024) revolutionized relationship counseling

April 29, 2024

If you’ve heard me describe the work I do or have been a student, you’ve heard me talk about therapist, Dr. Sue Johnson. I felt (continue to feel) an enormous loss with her passing, April 23rd, 2024. No individual was more important to the development of relationship therapy than her.

“Side by Side: Navigating OCD Treatment with EFT Couple Counseling”

February 16, 2024

Last week I did a presentation on what I was very surprised to find is an under-recognized area of OCD treatment: the impact of attachment theory on relationships affected by OCD.  Thrive Wellness co-sponsored an OCD Symposium in Reno that provided the opportunity to discuss OCD from a relational perspective. This article shares (in broad…

“Cooling the Flames: De-escalating Arguments in Love”

December 14, 2023

Strategies for Handling Arguments in Relationship Introduction As an experienced, certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT) couple therapist, I’ve spent years helping couples navigate the complex tides of their relationships. I’ve realized that one of the most common challenges couples face is handling relationship conflict, i.e. managing and de-escalating the arguments we all experience. In what…

Attachment and Wellness

November 29, 2023

Podcast Interview: “Cultivating Healthy Bonds: Insights from Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy” Attachment and Wellness are Inseparable Feeling connected and important to others is essential for our overall well-being. Simply put, attachment and wellness are inseparable. Therapists use Attachment theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a primary application of this theory, to provide significant…

Building Resilient Bonds: How EFT Strengthens Community Connections

October 2, 2023

Building stronger communities is crucial, especially now as we face a widespread loneliness epidemic. The path to greater connectedness is clear. Based on attachment theory, EFT recognizes our inherent need for deep social bonds and strong emotional connections, fundamental to robust communities. By focusing on emotional dynamics, EFT helps forge secure, resilient relationships, aiding in…

Should we do Premarital Counseling?

September 16, 2023

stable attachment enhances communication, fosters trust, and builds resilience in solving conflicts. With a strong foundation, couples are better equipped to navigate challenges together.

Unveiling the Attachment Science view of Emotional and Sexual Intimacy: A Conversation with Dr. Sue Johnson on The Knowledge Project

August 28, 2023

Introduction We highly recommend this special episode of ‘The Knowledge Project’ with Shane Parrish, a platform dedicated to unearthing profound insights and wisdom to enrich our lives. Shane conducts an exclusive interview with relationship expert Dr. Sue Johnson on building intimacy. Dr. Johnson is a renowned clinical psychologist and the primary creator of Emotionally Focused…

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