Getting Therapy in Routt County: A Guide to Common Therapy Types in Steamboat Springs and Nearby Cities

Therapy in Colorado Routt County, with its breathtaking natural beauty and a culture centered around outdoor activities, offers many reasons to love living here. However, living in this rural setting doesn’t mean immunity from mental health challenges. Many residents from Steamboat Springs to Hayden experience struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Social isolation, […]

How Does Therapy Help in the Treatment of Depression?

Depression is more than sadness—it’s a signal from the inner self that something is unresolved. From a psychodynamic perspective, depression often emerges as a response to unmet emotional needs and unresolved conflicts rooted in early relationships. These early experiences shape how we perceive ourselves and the world. When those perceptions are steeped in feelings of […]

Love Smarter, Not Harder: The Hidden Key to Relationship Bliss

How emotional intelligence can transform your partnership Imagine a relationship where conflicts lead to greater intimacy, where you feel truly seen and understood by your partner. This isn’t just a fantasy – it’s the power of emotional intelligence in action. Drawing from the groundbreaking work of relationship experts James Masterson and Stan Tatkin, let’s explore […]

Raising Resilient Kids in a Bubble-Wrapped World: A Case Against Gentle Parenting

Save your self from childhood trauma with the help of Dr. Nicole McGuffin

Imagine a world where every child feels unconditionally loved, never experiences frustration, and always gets what they want. Sounds perfect, right? But what if this utopia actually stunts our children’s growth? Gentle parenting has surged in popularity, promising a kinder, more connected approach to raising children. But as we embrace this philosophy, are we inadvertently […]

11 Major Red Flags in an Unhealthy Relationship

Are you having regular couple fights? Contact your relationship therapist online

We all want to be loved and sometimes, red flags in a relationship can be easy to ignore. Naturally, we want to feel that special connection with someone else. And while love is beautiful, sometimes it can be toxic. There’s no denying it – relationships are hard. They take work. They require communication, mutuality, a […]

Relationship Abuse and PTSD: How to Heal from Trauma

defensive man looking at angry woman throwing a stool

Most people think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a condition that is only suffered by military veterans or people who have experienced a horrific event. However, relationship abuse can also cause PTSD in its victims.   If you are a survivor of relationship abuse, then you know how traumatic it can be. The emotional […]

How To Get the Most Benefit From Couples Therapy

Young couple on couch in a couples therapy session

Can couples therapy save your relationship?  Probably. Couples therapy can work wonders, but it is not an instant fix. If you trust the process, couple’s therapy will help you improve the quality of your life within that relationship.  Your relationships are a powerful force. A Harvard study showed more than money, fame, social class, or genes; relationships keep people […]