by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Jun 10, 2018 | Adulting, Counseling, Couples Counseling, Couples Therapy, Dating, Discernment Counseling, Love, Marriage, Marriage Counseling, Relationships
All relationships go through rough patches. Like the weather here in Chicago, there are ups and there are downs. And sometimes the downs can feel like they go on forever (like how it was still snowing in April!) and the ups can be fleeting (that one perfect day where...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Aug 7, 2017 | Couples Counseling, Couples Therapy, Dating, Love, Marriage, Marriage Counseling, Relationships
Don’t get me wrong, I love Netflix and Chill. But relying too heavily on that can slowly erode connection. Because, let’s face it, you’re zoned out. We use TV and movies to disconnect from the world. And half the time we’re “watching,” we’re on our phones. And four...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Jul 24, 2017 | Couples Counseling, Couples Therapy, Dating, Marriage, Marriage Counseling, Relationships
I get why people come into couples counseling looking for me to say “you’re right.” But, at the end of the day, it’s not about being “right,” it’s about being heard. You’re looking for validation around your emotional experience because you certainly haven’t been...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Mar 23, 2017 | Counseling, Dating, Love, Marriage, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Relationships, Therapy
Many people feel nervous about couples counseling. Lots of people wonder “Is this even going to work?” Or “what is the therapist going to tell me that I don’t already know?” And you may worry about the sticker price, especially given your reservations. That’s totally...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Mar 22, 2017 | Dating, Election, Grief, Love, Love Trumps Hate, Marriage, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Relationships
Tuesday November 8th changed your world (and facebook feed) forever. Addicted to the train wreck, you follow the Trump Administration closely and alternate between anger and depression as you grieve. Maybe you’ve called your representative, knitted a pussy hat, and...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Feb 4, 2017 | Counseling, Dating, Love, Marriage, Relationships, Therapy
Curious about the effectiveness of couples counseling and wondering if it is worth the investment? You are not alone. The other day my own partner asked me “Does couples therapy actually work?” As my partner, he knows how much reading and training I do to be a premier...
