by Cristina Dunahoo | Aug 12, 2026 | Resources
A disagreement about dishes, money, family, or intimacy is rarely only about the surface issue. Often, one partner is asking, “Can I count on you?” while the other is trying to avoid feeling criticized, controlled, or unseen. This guide to couples communication skills...
by Cristina Dunahoo | Aug 11, 2026 | Resources
You may have spent years getting through difficult experiences by staying busy, shutting down, caring for everyone else, or telling yourself it was not that bad. Starting trauma therapy can bring up relief and hope, but it can also bring fear, uncertainty, or a sense...
by Cristina Dunahoo | Aug 11, 2026 | Resources
A teen may not say, “I need therapy.” They may say they are tired all the time, stop spending time with friends, get in trouble at school, or seem angry over small things. They may also be doing well on the outside while carrying anxiety, grief, trauma, or pressure...
by Cristina Dunahoo | Aug 9, 2026 | Resources
A retirement party, a move to a smaller home, a new diagnosis, or the empty chair at a family gathering can bring up far more than one feeling at a time. Older adult counseling offers a private, nonjudgmental space to talk about those changes honestly –...
by Cristina Dunahoo | Aug 8, 2026 | Resources
A loud voice, a difficult anniversary, a medical appointment, or a conflict at home can bring up more than the moment itself. Your body may tense, your thoughts may race, or you may feel suddenly distant from yourself and the people around you. A trauma informed...