Facing the Challenges of Platonic Love

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Nancy Travers

What Therapists Should Stop Ignoring About Friendship Friendship is often the most influential — and most overlooked — attachment bond…

How Physical Intimacy and Emotional Intimacy Are Connected

2 weeks ago

In many relationships, physical intimacy and emotional intimacy are deeply intertwined. While they are distinct experiences, each one influences and…

How to Foster a Secure Attachment Style

3 weeks ago

Attachment styles shape how we connect, communicate, and experience intimacy in our relationships. If you grew up with inconsistent caregiving,…

How Anxiety, Trauma, and ADHD Show Up in Relationships

4 weeks ago

Anxiety in Relationships Anxiety often shows up as hyper-vigilance and fear of disconnection. Common patterns Constant reassurance-seeking (“Are we okay?”)…

How Emotion Regulation Can Transform Your Conflict Cycle

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Most couples don’t fight because they’re incompatible—they fight because emotions escalate faster than either partner can manage them. When strong…

CareCredit is Accepted at Nancy’s Counseling Corner

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Mental health care should feel supportive, not stressful. For many individuals and families, financial concerns can become a barrier to…

8 Ways to Have Lower Conflict Conversations about Money

2 months ago

Conflict about finances is a major relationship stressor for many couples. In fact, money is one of the most common…

How Women Are Silently Quitting Their Marriages

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In many relationships, disconnection doesn’t begin with a dramatic argument or a sudden breakup. Instead, it often starts quietly. More…

Resolve to Forgive Yourself in 2026

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We all know that forgiveness is good for the soul. It frees us from the bitterness and anger that accompany…

New Year Resolutions and Your Relationships

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As a new year begins, many people set resolutions focused on self-improvement—better habits, clearer goals, or renewed motivation. When viewed…