by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Feb 4, 2018 | Counseling, Couples Counseling, Couples Therapy, Marriage, Marriage Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Relationships, Therapy
Finding a couples therapist can be overwhelming. Which is why friends and family often come to me for guidance when choosing one. I love when they’re local or from my hometown (where I trained) so that I can give them names of therapists that I trust. But often I can...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Jan 28, 2018 | Couples Counseling, Couples Therapy, Love, Marriage, Marriage Counseling, Relationships
After becoming a couples therapist, romantic comedies changed for me. Date nights become fodder for blog posts and the dysfunctional dynamics in movies stopped being so funny. Instead, I laugh inappropriately at things that capture what it’s actually like to be in a...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Jan 21, 2018 | Counseling, Couples Counseling, Couples Therapy, Love, Marriage, Marriage Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Relationships, Therapy
All relationships go through rocky patches. Even marriage therapists go through periods of tension. At the time of this writing, I’m living in a house divided. I’m an Eagles fan, my husband is a Vikings fan, and we will be cheering against one another in the NFC...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Jan 14, 2018 | Adulting, Counseling, Couples Counseling, Couples Therapy, Love, Marriage, Marriage Counseling, Relationships
Bustle magazine recently asked me to comment on signs of immaturity in relationships. And it got me thinking about the maturity needed to argue like an adult. Think about it, even the most grown-up of grown-ups can act like toddlers during a fight. And, if you’ve ever...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Jan 7, 2018 | Couples Counseling, Couples Therapy, Love, Marriage, Marriage Counseling, New Year's Resolutions, Relationship Resolutions, Relationships
Why do so many marriages end in divorce? The answer is simple. Couples go on autopilot. They stop being intentional about their marriage. Instead, they go through the motions. They don’t think about the future of their relationship and lose sight of what they want....
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Dec 31, 2017 | Couples Counseling, Discernment Counseling, Divorce, Marriage, Marriage Counseling, Relationships
You’ve hear the statistics. Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. But, because I’m a glass half-full kind of gal, I go with 50% of marriages succeed. And the odds could be even better. How do I know this? Because as a marriage therapist and discernment counselor,...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Dec 17, 2017 | Christmas, Family, Holidays, Relationships, Self-care
Oh December… the month of high hopes and expectations, shopping, over the top decorations, and extended family visits. The idea of holiday greetings and gay happy meetings sounds great. But the reality is that you’ve been stressed out since Halloween, ended up crying...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Dec 10, 2017 | Christmas, Holidays, Mental Health, Mental Wellness
“Expectation is the root of all heartache” William Shakespeare Disappointment stems from reality not meeting our expectations. And there is no better time to remind ourselves of this than amidst this holiday season. This is the season of high (read “unmet”)...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Dec 3, 2017 | Couples Counseling, Couples Therapy, Marriage, Marriage Counseling, Relationships
As a couples therapist, I work with a lot of people who are in the roommate rut with their partner. They come to counseling looking to reconnect, rekindle their passion, and rebuild their relationship. They want their marriage back! Over time, passion has given way to...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Nov 26, 2017 | Counseling, Couples Counseling, Couples Therapy, Gratitude, Marriage Counseling, Therapy
I have found gratitude to be an amazing practice in my own marriage and life. When I am grateful for my husband, I am more forgiving towards him. When I practice gratitude, it’s easier for me to face hard times. And, really, I have so much to be grateful for. I have...
