When people think about couples therapy, they often imagine sitting together in a therapist’s office: soft lighting, neutral décor, and the classic therapist’s couch. There’s a long-standing, outdated notion that the therapist’s job is to “catch” a liar, hold someone accountable, or even operate like a school principal taking someone to the principal’s office. In…
A long time ago, I was working with a marketing agency that suggested my tagline be “Dr. Teralyn’s Couch of Change.” Honestly, it made me laugh. The idea that a therapist’s couch could magically create change? Ridiculous. But it also perfectly illustrates how traditional therapy has long been romanticized and misunderstood. I was once that…
For couples balancing busy work schedules, family responsibilities, and personal commitments, finding time for therapy can feel impossible. This is where telehealth comes in—not as a second choice, but often as a better option than traditional in-person therapy. Telehealth for couples therapy allows partners to attend sessions from the comfort of their own home, eliminating…
Life is busy. Between work, family responsibilities, and everything else on your plate, finding time for therapy can feel impossible. That’s where telehealth therapy comes in. Many people wonder if online therapy can really match the effectiveness of in-person sessions—and research says yes. Telehealth Works Just as Well as In-Person Therapy Studies show that online…
When your relationship is struggling, seeking professional help is one of the most powerful decisions you can make. But not all therapy is created equal—and in fact, choosing the wrong type of therapist can unintentionally cause more harm than healing. Many people assume that any licensed therapist can help with relationship issues, but that’s not…
Divorce is 50/50, Marriage has to be 100/100. Well this is the post going around Facebook and it feels like a good place to start writing my blog. So often we view things in life as a win or lose proposition. If we can’t win or lose then it has to be ‘fair’ or 50/50.…
This title reminds me of the old George Michael song, “Let’s talk about sex baby!”. Why is it that we can be in relationships for many years and never have really talked to our partners about sex? Are we embarrassed, ashamed or just confused by it? There is an excellent book by Esther Perel called…
This week I’m writing this blog after a significant loss in my family. Last December my grandmother passed away and this weekend her sister (my Aunt) also passed away. What I have gained from these sisters is nothing short of remarkable. What I have learned about being in a marriage is even more significant. These…
I started my weekend by reviewing a ‘new to me’ book titled, “The New Rules of Marriage” by Terrence Real. This book is the result of realizing how the roles of men and women have changed and so have the expectations of marriage. It walks the reader through step by step fundamental skills of getting,…
It is estimated that couples wait 7 years in a lackluster marriage before seeking couples counseling. I couldn’t imagine waiting that long for something to miraculously fix itself and save my marriage. This year my husband and I celebrate 20 years of marriage. Twenty years and several children later here we are! As with many…
