Love rules your life. But sometimes it's not the right kind of love. That is the case for survivors of an emotional incest syndrome. Many people think they had a good upbringing. But then issues arise. They find themselves cheating on their partners, or they feel...
Recognizing the Signs of Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome
Do you feel worthless, guilty and continually walking on eggshells and doubting your ability to make decisions? These are some of the ravaging effects of narcissistic abuse syndrome that can leave you feeling trapped, helpless and depressed. When you've been in...
Fawn Response: A Trauma Response + The Reason for People-Pleasing Behavior
When the going gets tough in your relationships, what is your gut reaction? Do you feel like you spend most of your time pleasing other people? Or do you have a hard time knowing how to meet your needs? Maybe you feel like you don't see a fight response or flight...
Toxic Relationship Quiz: Are You in a Toxic Relationship?
A survey by Daily Mail found that 6 in 10 people stay in unfulfilling or toxic relationships. There are many reasons why you might not want to leave a bad relationship. Maybe you're used to compromising. Maybe you have children together. Maybe you have other stakes in...
Take This Free Attachment Style Quiz to Find Out How Your Attachment Type Impacts Your Relationships
Ever taken an Attachment Style Quiz? It can be very helpful in understanding your relationships. Bonding serves as an important survival tool of the species. Attachment styles include secure, anxious preoccupied, fearful avoidant, and dismissive avoidant. According to...
Narcissism in Men + Women: Is there a Difference?
There are many depictions in media of the narcissistic man. Whether it’s the billionaire CEO who pushes everyone below him down to success or the violent boyfriend that stalks and kills his girlfriend, narcissism tends to be an attribute more commonly synonymous with...
Gaslighting Phrases + Tactics Everyone Needs to Know
Ever felt like your reality was being questioned and over time you started to feel, well, crazy? You may have been a victim of gaslighting or recognized one of many gaslighting phrases. The term gaslighting, coined by a 1938 movie, is defined as form of emotional...
Can Couples Therapy in Los Angeles Help You in 2020?
The COVID-19 pandemic has hurt more than just our health. It is also having a major effect on people's relationships. Speaking with a therapist can keep COVID-19 stress from causing more problems. Whether you feel like your relationship is struggling or not, couples...
Rekindling the Fire: 8 Benefits of Online Sex Therapy
Online sex therapy for couples with sexual issues has become increasingly common over the past decade and is widely embraced by younger generations. In fact, about 44% of couples seek couples therapy before marriage. Working with an online sex therapist has made...