We’re continuing on our series where each therapist on the team shares about their niche and why they’ve chosen to specialize in specific areas of therapy. Therapy is vast, and research shows that generalizing in a variety of arenas is not the most effective way to engage as a therapist. Being able to hone in your skills around specific areas helps both the therapist and client, but more important than any skill set is the relationship the client has with the therapist. For these reasons, we find it imperative to share our stories and passions so that people can learn from us, engage with us, and discover how we’ve come to specialize and become experts in certain methods. This week Sky Yeater shares about her journey to working with couples, understanding a variety of relationship styles and configurations, and her love of working through an attachment based lens.
Read MoreOur series on specialization continues, but with a bit of a twist. Brynna, our amazing counseling intern, is at the point in her journey as a therapist where she gets the opportunity to explore working with a variety of clients, and this is what therapists need to do to figure out what they’re really good at and their areas of interest for future clinical work and trainings. Brynna has developed excellent skills so far in working with couples, especially using at attachment theory lens. In today’s blog, she shares her knowledge about attachment styles, how they impact your relationship, and how to figure out which style you fit in. Understanding attachment is a powerful tool in couples therapy, and can be a game changer in relationship therapy.
Read MoreOver the next few weeks, our therapists are going to dive deep into their specialities and why they have chosen specific niches or areas to work in. Therapy is a big field with many potential areas to work in. I believe that therapists provide the highest quality of care when they choose to work narrowly, only with clients who they can truly help, and by becoming deeply immersed in developing skills. This week Jennifer Anderson, LMFT-Associate, LPC-Associate is sharing about her love of couples therapy, why she enjoys working with couples, and some of the avenues she has explored with her clients. Check it out and make sure to visit her bio page as well.
Read MoreThis week’s blog is exploring a concept near and dear to our newest therapist Sky’s heart-relational perfectionism. If you are conflict avoidant or notice that you have a negative reaction to the idea of conflict, especially in the form of judgement, you’ll want to learn more about this concept. Is conflict the enemy of relationships? Many researchers would argue no, conflict is good for relationships. With my 10 years of experience in couples therapy, I have to say I agree. Conflict serves many valuable functions in relationships, including enhancing connection and growth. Learn from Sky’s personal experience and how she integrates this concept into couples therapy.
Read MoreWhat do you think the number one problem couples are facing that results in seeking therapy? Communication. By far, couples are looking for help with their communication. But what does that really mean? In therapy, one of the first things the therapist will dissect and help you understand is the dance of communication you both use, especially in times of conflict. This week’s blog covers 3 different demon dialogues-based on the model of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy by Sue Johnson. Understanding these behavioral patterns is essential to discovering new ways of interacting, resolving conflict, and creating meaningful connection. Which pattern does your relationship fall into?
Read MoreIf you’re expecting your partner to know what you need, you’re going to be sorely disappointed. Even we don’t always understand our own thoughts and needs, so how can we expect another person to know what we want at all times. As humans in relationships, we have to put aside the old belief that if our partner really knew us, they’d be able to read out minds. We either need to learn how to ask for our needs to be met with clarity, or stop complaining. We want you to have a great and connected relationship, so we want to help you learn how to discuss your unmet needs with your partner, so that you both end up feeling connected and getting something amazing out of the relationship. Win-win!
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