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Struggling with holiday relationship stress or hosting anxiety? Learn how to manage family conflict, set boundaries, and protect your peace this season. When the Holidays Feel Heavy: Navigating Holiday Relationship Stress & Hosting Anxiety The holidays are often portrayed as joyful, warm, and filled with love—but for many people, this season brings intense holiday relationship stress , holiday hosting anxiety , and emotional exhaustion. If you are struggling in your relations

As the days grow shorter and darkness arrives earlier, many people notice subtle—but powerful—shifts in their mood, energy, motivation, and relationships. The “darker early” months, typically fall through winter, can significantly affect mental health, emotional regulation, intimacy, and connection in relationships . If you’ve found yourself feeling more withdrawn, irritable, disconnected from your partner, or emotionally exhausted during this time of year—you are not alone.

For adults 18+ seeking healthier, more authentic emotional intimacy Many adults turn to therapy because they feel disconnected, misunderstood, or unsure why their relationships don’t feel as fulfilling as they hoped. A major reason? Common intimacy myths  that create confusion and unrealistic expectations. As a sex therapist supporting clients locally and online, I see these misconceptions shape everything from communication patterns to emotional wellbeing. Let’s clarify what

A New Year Is Coming—But You Don’t Have to Wait to Feel Better As we approach 2026, many people find themselves reflecting on where they are, what they’ve carried, and what they want life to feel like moving forward. Maybe 2025 was challenging, transformative, heavy, or full of unexpected turns. Maybe you’ve been running on autopilot, meeting everyone else’s needs except your own. But you deserve a life that feels grounded. You deserve joy that isn’t rushed. You deserve intim

Finding a therapist is not the same as booking a haircut or choosing a gym. It’s personal. Intimate. Vulnerable. You are looking for someone who will hold your stories, your fears, your history, and your hope with care. And because of that, the idea of finding the “right” therapist can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before, and it didn’t click. Maybe you’ve been thinking about reaching out for months (or years). Maybe someone you trust finally said, “I think ta

Discover how sex therapy supports cancer patients and survivors in rebuilding intimacy, body confidence, and emotional healing after treatment. Learn the benefits of holistic, trauma-informed care through Balance & Bliss Therapy. Understanding the Overlooked Side of Cancer Care Cancer changes more than the body—it reshapes identity, relationships, and how individuals experience closeness and pleasure. Treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation often cause emotion