por Cristina Dunahoo | Ago 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...
por Cristina Dunahoo | Ago 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...
por Cristina Dunahoo | Ago 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...
por Cristina Dunahoo | Ago 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 –...
por Cristina Dunahoo | Ago 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...
por Cristina Dunahoo | Ago 2, 2026 | Resources
A hard week does not always create space for a weekly therapy appointment. Sometimes what people need first is a calm room, a useful tool, and the reminder that they are not the only one struggling. Mental health workshops can offer that starting point: an accessible,...
por Cristina Dunahoo | Ago 2, 2026 | Resources
A positive pregnancy test, a difficult birth, a baby who will not sleep, or the quiet grief of a loss can change how life feels almost overnight. Perinatal mental health therapy offers a private, nonjudgmental place to talk about what is happening beneath the surface...
por Cristina Dunahoo | Ago 2, 2026 | Resources
The medication organizer is filled. The appointment has been scheduled. Dinner is on the table, or at least there is food within reach. When the person you care for is settled, you may finally notice how tense your shoulders are, how short your patience has become, or...
por Cristina Dunahoo | Jul 31, 2026 | Resources
A relationship can feel lonely even when both people are trying. Maybe conversations turn into arguments before either of you feels heard. Maybe trust was damaged, affection has faded, parenting stress has taken over, or a major life change has exposed differences you...
por Cristina Dunahoo | Jul 31, 2026 | Resources
For many people seeking culturally responsive therapy in Grand Rapids, the question is not simply, “Can this therapist help with anxiety or trauma?” It is also, “Will I have to explain why my family, faith, identity, community, or past experiences matter before we can...
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