What is Emotion-Focused Therapy?
Guest blog by Samantha McGovern, LCPC, CRSS Are you considering starting couples therapy and are doing some research about the latest and greatest approach to couples therapy? If so, you might have seen something about “Emotion-Focused Therapy.” EFT is the American Psychological Association’s “gold standard” for couples therapy. EFT research indicates that in 70-75% of […]
Can You Save An Unhappy Marriage?
This guest blog was written by former LCW therapist Jean Tschampa in 2019. It has been updated to include additional recent information. It can be hard to know if your marital dis-ease is just a bump in the road or a sign of a bigger, underlying problem. Understanding the different phases your marriage will go […]
Finding A Safe Space: Culturally Competent Therapists
guest blog by Courtney Rolla, MA, LCPC, SEP Safety in the Therapeutic Relationship Effective therapy relies on finding a safe space in the therapeutic relationship. That means that the client feels safe to be themselves and perceives that they are accepted – free of judgment, criticism, and other emotional harm. It is the therapist’s job […]
Coming to Therapy to Treat My… Trauma?
As a trauma specialist, I’ve worked with clients with many types of trauma. Some clients can name the traumas they have experienced that are bringing them to therapy: a car accident, a physical assault, combat, or particular episodes of childhood abuse. However, many other clients cannot name their traumas. Rather they come to therapy with […]
How to Support a Spouse with Anxiety
Guest blog by Jordan Spinazzola, MSW, LSW, ACSW Having a partner who experiences anxiety can be challenging to navigate. Anxiety shows up in different ways, in different people, at different times. So, you might be wondering how to support your spouse with anxiety in an effective way. It may take time and trying different […]