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astonetherapist
Mar 17, 20244 min read
Sensory Issues In Neurodiverse Couples
Sensory issues are a common challenge that neurodiverse or mixed-neurotype couples face. They arise from the way our brains perceive and...
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astonetherapist
Mar 9, 20241 min read
Trust Can Be Rebuilt
Regaining trust in a relationship can be a long and challenging process, but it is essential for creating a healthy and fulfilling...
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astonetherapist
Mar 2, 20242 min read
Underlying The Need For Control Is Fear
In a healthy relationship, both partners should feel respected, heard, and valued. Control can take different forms (emotional...
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astonetherapist
Feb 25, 20242 min read
Identifying and Healing Triggers: Part II
As a couples therapist, I have seen just how much triggers can impact a relationship. This topic comes up so frequently that I decided to...
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astonetherapist
Feb 23, 20242 min read
Identifying and Healing Triggers: Part I
As a couples therapist, I have seen how triggers can significantly impact a relationship. This topic comes up so frequently that I...
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astonetherapist
Feb 10, 20242 min read
The Case Against Transactional Relationships
Transactional romantic relationships are based on a quid-pro-quo arrangement where both partners engage in the relationship with the sole...
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astonetherapist
Feb 4, 20242 min read
Do you want to be right or do you want to be connected?
You didn’t do anything wrong, your partner is to blame, you shouldn’t have to deal with it, you were right, they were wrong! When you are...
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astonetherapist
Jan 8, 20242 min read
Navigating Conflict Together: Essential Questions to Ask as a Couple
Conflict is an inevitable part of any relationship, and how couples navigate these challenging moments can significantly impact the...
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astonetherapist
Apr 28, 20232 min read
Attachment matters
Humans have an innate need for connection. Living in families, groups, societies ensured our survival as species. While today it is...
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astonetherapist
Apr 28, 20232 min read
Why love might not be enough for a solid relationship
Spring is here, love is in the air, all that good stuff. However, I am here to tell you that “just love” is not enough to sustain a...
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astonetherapist
Feb 5, 20232 min read
Why does your neurodivergent partner get so stressed?
Stress is an inevitable part of life. We all experience it but respond to it differently. In my work, I meet a lot of neurodiverse...
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astonetherapist
Jun 24, 20222 min read
Ethically non-monogamous? You're welcome here
It is estimated that about 10 percent of Americans have tried a form of polyamory at some point in their life. If you are one of those...
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astonetherapist
Mar 27, 20211 min read
To be or not to be... in couples therapy.
The chances are that by the time you made the decision to come to couples therapy, you have had your fair share of fights, yelling...
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