If you or your spouse are considering divorce but are not completely sure that’s the best path, you are in a tough spot. And Discernment Counseling is designed for you. It’s a chance to slow down, take a breath, and look at your options for your marriage. Discernment Counseling is a new way of helping…
Affairs can bring excitement and joy, and then a lot of pain to all involved. If you find yourself involved with someone else, I would recommend you seek professional help from a couples therapy specialist. You may need support to explore your feelings about the affair, your marriage or committed partnership, and your life. There…
You’ve just discovered your partner is having an affair! Or, if you are having an affair click here. You feel like the earth has disappeared from under your feet and your mind is racing. You can’t imagine that your partner, who you’ve always trusted and admired, could do such a thing. You don’t know where…
If you are struggling from day to day with your partner, here are some tips that may help you until you come to your first appointment. Realize that whatever you are currently trying to do to solve the issue(s) is not working and consider giving those efforts a break until we can talk. Sometimes when…
I made a point in this website to address the most common reason why people don’t seek help—they don’t believe that counseling will be effective. Well, the good news is that 40 years of research back up that counseling is more effective than not for 80% of people who try it. Research has consistently provided…
Obviously this list could be a lot longer. But here is some information that I hope is helpful to you: Frequent Conflict and Arguing Studies show that couples who argue a lot are not necessarily headed towards divorce. In fact, sometimes couples who are locked in this pattern will learn how to adapt to their…
Kathy Jarosz LCSW Selected to Exclusive Marriage Friendly Therapist Registry News! I am very excited about being added to the only marriage-friendly-therapists registry for advanced marital therapists in the United States. These therapists are part of the new movement called marriage-friendly-therapists. Why do we need such a registry? Consumers expect a couples therapist will help…