Counseling & Coaching
Opposing political views can stir up conflict in your relationship and ultimately drive a wedge between you and your partner. Before you engage in a political discussion with your partner, press pause and consider the best way to approach the conversation or if it’s worth having at all. Also, try…
Hello. I am Hélène Diop with Thriveworks, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. So today I will attempt to answer the following question: “What should I do if a loved one is prejudiced?” So first, I will say, reevaluate “What does it mean to be prejudiced?” Also, making sure that you don’t…
Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. Hi, my name is Shontel Cargill and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Thriveworks. And so the question that was asked was, “How do I pursue a relationship during COVID-19?” I think that this is a pretty awesome question. I…
Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. Hi, my name is Brandy Enneking and I’m a Licensed Clinician with Thriveworks in Tucson, Arizona. I’m here to talk to you today about what gaslighting in relationships looks like. First you might be even asking yourself what is gaslighting? So I’m going…
Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. Hello. My name is Greg Cooper. I’m a Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist with Thriveworks in Marietta, Georgia. The question is, “how can I strengthen my relationship during Covid-19?” It’s important to understand that this Covid-19 has created a lot of changes in our…
Do you ever get nervous about meeting someone for the first time? Say, a potential employer or your significant other’s parents? Ideally, they’ll like you and think you’re qualified—to do the job or date their daughter—right off the bat. But that, of course, will take a good first impression. If…
Breakups suck. And the days, weeks, or even months that follow can be really hard, as you adjust to a new normal without your significant other—but that isn’t to say it’s impossible. You can get over your breakup and move on with your life, just follow these 4 tips: One,…
Starting a new job can be intimidating. As you step into the unfamiliar territory, a few thoughts might cross your mind, like: Is this company the right fit for me? Will I be successful in this role? And perhaps the most daunting question of all, will my coworkers like me?…
Personally, I’ve contributed to a daily blog called “Ask the Therapist” for nearly 10 years. Each month, around 2,500 questions are submitted by people all across the world. The problems submitted deal with a wide variety of issues, some extremely heartbreaking. I’ve had questions from a young woman in the…
Meeting people and making friends in a new city can be challenging. But we have 4 tips that will make it easier: One, ask people you know if they have any local connections. Chances are, one of them has a friend in your new city who you can reach out…
Do you feel insecure when your partner looks at or talks with others? Are you convinced that they’re going to betray you? Are you just waiting to be let down? If you answered yes, you might have trust issues. Here are 4 tips to overcome these issues before they dismantle…
Fewer and fewer couples are tying the knot. According to Pew Research Center, marriage rates have steadily declined in recent years. Today, just half of all Americans are married, compared with 58% in 1980. Read: Couples Counseling 101 What’s to blame for this 8% drop? There are likely several factors involved,…