Blog

Posts from our therapists on relationships, infidelity, sex addiction and sexual health.

  • Cultivating Empathy in Your Relationship

    Stevie Cotet, PhD, LPC-S, CSAT-S, CCTP

    Listening with empathy can turn conflict into connection. Learn what empathy is, what gets in its way, and practical ways to cultivate it in your relationship.

  • What is a therapeutic separation?

    Stevie Cotet, PhD, LPC-S, CSAT-S, CCTP

    A therapeutic separation is a planned pause in a relationship for individual growth. Learn how it works, its benefits, and when it may help a couple.

  • Unraveling Codependency in Your Relationship

    Stevie Cotet, PhD, LPC-S, CSAT-S, CCTP

    Codependency can look good on the outside while creating tension and disconnection. Learn how it forms, how to recognize it, and steps to untangle it.

  • Navigating Differences in Libido

    Stevie Cotet, PhD, LPC-S, CSAT-S, CCTP

    Differing libidos are common and can be overcome. Reflection questions and strategies for open communication and finding middle ground with your partner.

  • Resources for Couples

    Stevie Cotet, PhD, LPC-S, CSAT-S, CCTP

    Exercises, articles and books that help couples improve communication, intimacy and connection, including the FANOS check-in.

  • Topics of Conversation for Better Intimacy

    Stevie Cotet, PhD, LPC-S, CSAT-S, CCTP

    A short list of questions for couples to answer together to build emotional and physical intimacy, all at once or a few at a time.

  • When passion is lost...

    Stevie Cotet, PhD, LPC-S, CSAT-S, CCTP

    Passion is created through cultivation and can be regained. Includes ideas couples have used to rebuild emotional and physical connection.

  • Resources for Partners of Sex Addicts

    Stevie Cotet, PhD, LPC-S, CSAT-S, CCTP

    How to heal from infidelity with support and resources for partners of sex addicts: books, websites and podcasts clients have found helpful.

  • 10 Essentials for Healing After Infidelity

    Stevie Cotet, PhD, LPC-S, CSAT-S, CCTP

    How can a relationship survive infidelity? It's difficult, but it is possible. These 10 essentials will support you in the process of healing after infidelity.

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