by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog, Relationships
Let’s get this out of the way: Dating an emotionally unavailable man doesn’t necessarily mean that he’s abusive, manipulative, or a jerk. More often than not, these men can be good guys. They can make you laugh until your abs hurt. They can be polite and treat you...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Sep 27, 2021 | Blog, Relationships
Are you or your partner resistant to relationship counseling? Are you short on time? Money? Accessible therapists? Or, maybe, your or your partner are just wary of the idea. And I get it. I hear from many clients that going to counseling is akin to admitting failure....
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Sep 1, 2021 | Blog, Intimacy, Relationships
I’m late to the James Clear bandwagon. I only recently read his #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits on the recommendation of a client. Lately I’ve been finding myself struggling with time management. I haven’t been a fan of the word ‘routine’ because I viewed...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Aug 20, 2021 | Blog, Intimacy, Relationships
A client plopped down on my couch last week — let’s call him Brian. He said, “I’m getting married in 4 months, but I’m at a crossroads. How do I know if I’m doing the right thing?” These questions aren’t easy to answer —but it’s frequently a part of my job. I often...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Jul 15, 2021 | Blog, Intimacy, Relationships
As a dating and relationship therapist, one of the most frequent things I hear from my unmarried (but want to be married) clients is that they don’t want to waste their time. But over and over again I see the same thing: a partner can keep them in a relationship for...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Jul 13, 2020 | Blog, Relationships, Self-esteem
I’m not a runner.I don’t have a runner’s build.I just can’t run. These are just some of the excuses I’ve told myself all my life. And a pitiful Foam Glow 5K about six years ago almost permanently set these self-limiting beliefs in stone. But when the pandemic hit and...
