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Relationships
Lana Banegas, LMFT

The Effects of ADHD on Marriage: A Letter to the Tired Spouse (And Proven Ways to Rebuild)

Dear Exhausted Spouse,If you’re reading this, you’re probably at your wit’s end. Distracted often? Chronically late? Not contributing enough to household tasks? Going between emotionally explosive and shut down? Sensitive to feedback? Missing social cues? Circular conversations with no resolution?You’re exhausted. You love your partner, but their ADHD symptoms are turning your marriage into a

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Relationships
Allie Argue MFT Intern

I’m a sexual being and I have chronic health conditions, what do?

Let’s be honest, we live in a sex-denying culture. Society perpetuates the idea that we are not allowed to be sexual beings. Society does this cruel thing of placing us in these boxes of what we can do, what we absolutely, positively CANNOT talk about, how to dress, how to act, the list goes on.

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Family
Sharickah Rogers, LPC

Successfully Navigating the Back-to-School Transition: Strengthening Couples and Families

As summer comes to an end, the back-to-school season brings a wave of excitement, but it can also introduce new challenges for couples with children. Managing schedules, juggling responsibilities, figuring out how to help your kiddo with this new-aged math (argh!), and ensuring a smooth transition for everyone involved sends many parents racing to Starbucks

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Personal Growth
Sharickah Rogers, LPC

The Story I’m Telling Myself…

Have you ever been texting with a friend, see the 3 dots indicating that they are responding, and then the 3 dots go away? In that moment, you likely made up a story to explain why that happened. Maybe the story was that you came on a little aggressive with all those exclamation points and

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Relationships
Jada Foote, LMSW

Is it worth it to communicate your needs to your therapist?

Many clients hesitate to voice their true feelings about therapy—yet doing so can transform the entire process. Here are three common scenarios we see frequently: Scenario 1: Early Disappointment You arrive for your first session feeling hopeful and a bit nervous. TikTok promised therapy would be life-changing, and you’re ready. By the end of session

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Family
Leanne Jimenez, APC

‘Tis The Season To Be Jolly, and Avoid Holiday Family Conflicts.

It’s the holidays, it’s the best time of the year. Or at least, it’s supposed to be. Often the joy of the holiday season can be overshadowed by family drama, conflict, and disagreements. Some of this may come in waves of anticipation, making it difficult to commit happily to family gatherings. Other times it happens

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