by Lana El Masri, ALMFT, LPC | Aug 21, 2025 | Blog, Communication, Relationships
A big part of couple’s communication is that their word choices affect their partner. The words people use can signify how they feel, where they are mentally, and their thought process. In essence, words do matter. Within our close relationships, we can replay words...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Aug 7, 2025 | Blog, Communication, Dating, Intimacy, Relationships
When I ask people what they think the #1 issue is that brings couples to therapy, I usually hear: MoneyLack of sexCheating Nope to all 3. At least not in my office. In fact, nearly every single couple blames their issues on the exact same thing: “communication...
by Lana El Masri, ALMFT, LPC | Aug 1, 2025 | Blog, Self-esteem
One of the most common struggles people experience that can affect their emotional intimacy in relationships is low self-esteem. It is a concept that people tend to forget about despite being laid out in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. When we embrace our human mistakes...
by Katie Lichter, ALMFT | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog, Communication, Dating, Intimacy, Relationships
Dating in high school and college often feels like a matter of convenience proximity, shared classes, and mutual friends make it easy to connect with someone. But stepping into the broader dating world beyond familiar circles can feel like the Wild West. Without the...
by Xitlali Yañez, LSW | Feb 12, 2025 | Blog, Communication, Dating, Intimacy, Relationships
IntroductionBody image is something people commonly struggle with at some point in their lives. It’s a topic that can feel sensitive, even taboo, but it’s one that we need to talk about especially when it comes to how it affects our sex lives. From a young age, we...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Jan 5, 2025 | Blog, Communication, Dating, Intimacy, Relationships
The New Year is upon us and with it comes Dating Sunday, the busiest time of the year on the dating apps. But let’s be real: if you’re like many of my clients, friends, and me, you’re so over the apps. Whether you’ve deleted them for good or have paused on the swipe...
