Couples Therapy Online: What Really Happens in Text Therapy 💬

March 17, 2023/in Couples, Sex Therapist /by Amanda Pasciucco

Couples Therapy Online: What Really Happens in Text Therapy 💬

If you and your partner are struggling to communicate and connect, couples therapy online may help.

Do you feel like your relationship has lost its spark and you don’t know how to reignite it? Couples therapy online may be the solution you’ve been looking for.

With the help of a text therapist, you and your partner can work through your issues and build a stronger, healthier relationship. 💕

The Lowdown on Couples Therapy Online

Online couple’s therapy is a type of therapy that takes place over the internet, usually through text messages. It has a lot of the same benefits as traditional couples therapy. But you can talk to your therapist from anywhere at any time, which is more convenient and private.

Licensed therapists who specialize in working with couples will meet with you and your partner regularly during text therapy. Your therapist will lead you through activities and exercises that are meant to help you communicate better, build trust, and feel closer to each other.

What Happens in Couples Text Therapy?

In couples text therapy, you and your partner will work together with a therapist to identify. And address issues that are affecting your relationship. Your therapist will help you work through your problems and give you advice and support. They will also help you come up with ways to improve your relationship.

Here are some common topics that couples may explore in text therapy:

Communication – this is one of the most important aspects of any relationship. In text therapy, you and your partner will learn how to communicate more effectively. Express your feelings and needs in a healthy way, and listen actively to each other.
Trust and Intimacy – Trust and intimacy are essential components of a healthy relationship. In text therapy, you and your partner will work through any issues or challenges that may be affecting your ability to trust each other or feel emotionally connected.
Conflict Resolution – No relationship is free of conflict, but how you handle conflict can make a big difference in the health of your relationship. In text therapy, you and your partner will learn how to resolve conflicts in a healthy, productive way that strengthens your bond.

Why Invest in Couples Text Therapy?

Investing in couples text therapy can offer several benefits, including:

Convenience: Couples therapy online is flexible and convenient, allowing you to fit therapy sessions into your busy schedule.
Privacy: Text therapy offers a high level of privacy and confidentiality. Which can make it easier to open up and discuss sensitive topics.
Personalized guidance: Your therapist will work with you and your partner to identify your unique needs and develop personalized strategies for improving your relationship.
Improved communication: By learning how to communicate more effectively, you and your partner can build a stronger, healthier relationship.
Deeper emotional connection: Couples text therapy can help you and your partner build a deeper emotional connection and strengthen your bond.

Conclusion

Couples therapy online is an easy, flexible, and effective way for a couple to improve their communication, build trust, and strengthen their emotional connection.

With the guidance and support of a licensed therapist, you and your partner can work through your issues and build a stronger, healthier relationship.

Don’t wait – invest in your relationship today with couples text therapy! 💬

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Text Coaching for Celebrity Couples Therapy: Meeting Your Discreet & Confidential Needs

February 17, 2023/in Couples, Relationship Tips /by Amanda Pasciucco

Text Coaching for Celebrity Couples Therapy: Meeting Your Discreet & Confidential Needs

These days, celebrity couples therapy is all the rage. Every time we turn on the TV or browse social media, it seems like another A-list couple is talking about their treatment experiences or their destructive breakup. However, couples counseling is recommended for a good reason because it may transform a relationship, even for the rich and famous. How can celebrity couples counseling benefit you and your partner, though, and what precisely is it? Let’s start now.

Celebrity couples encounter a special set of issues in their relationships that can be challenging to handle without the right help. Couples counseling offers celebrity couples specialized approaches to overcoming the challenges that come with fame, public attention, and demanding occupations.

How does text coaching help celebrity couples?

Managing the demands of fame: A relationship may be under a lot of stress due to the media’s and the public’s constant focus. Couples can improve their communication skills by texting with a communication coach.
Work-life harmony for those in challenging occupations Celebrity couples frequently struggle to find time for intimacy. Relationship text coaching gives couples advice on how to stay close despite their busy schedules.
Navigating infidelity or ethical non-monogamy: Infidelity is a common problem for celebrity couples, especially with the added temptation of fame. However, some couples have Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Arrangements. Texting is a safe space for celebrity couples to work through trust issues and have the relationship that they desire.
Dealing with public scrutiny: Celebrity relationships are often under a microscope, with every detail of their lives analyzed by the media and public. Text coaching helps couples build resilience and overcome the negative impact of public scrutiny.

Couples therapy with a celebrity twist is the same as traditional couples counseling. You’ll work with a qualified therapist who has competence guiding couples through the particular complications associated with a high-stress lifestyles. A celebrity couples therapy clinician can assist you and your partner in finding your way back to one another, regardless of whether you are struggling with trust issues, communication breakdowns, or the stress that comes with public attention.

Celebrity couples therapy options are available via discreet text therapy. The goal is to specialize in helping individuals and couples improve their relationships, intimacy, and overall well-being.

Text therapy is an alternative for celebrity couple therapy. Yet, the objective is to focus on assisting couples to enhance their relationships, intimacy, and overall wellbeing.

In Summary

Celebrity couples face challenges in their relationships, and celebrity couples therapy provides tailored solutions to help overcome this.

With a focus on effective communication, resilience-building, and developing strategies for balancing demanding careers, text coaching can help celebrity couples build stronger, more transformative and fulfilling relationships.

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Our team of compassionate, licensed therapists and certified sex therapists help all clients who visit us for a variety of personal, relationship, intimacy and sex problems.

LCAT provides on-site appointments, as well as video chat and text therapy programs.

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The Truth About Valentine’s Day: It’s More About Effort Than You Think!

February 10, 2023/in Couples, Dating /by Nicole Scrivano

The Truth About Valentine’s Day: It’s More About Effort Than You Think!

The truth about Valentine’s Day is that it is thought of as a day to celebrate romantic relationships. The thing is that buying gifts, cards, chocolate, and engaging in special “dates” isn’t just for life partners.

As we begin to approach this holiday, it’s important to remember that relationships come in many forms and should be celebrated throughout the year.

The truth about Valentine’s Day is it a commercial holiday, yet this level of celebration for those you love is something to consider every day!

As a couple’s therapist, often we see couples who rarely spend quality time together outside of special dates. In relationships, it is vital to the relationship to spend quality time with our partner(s).

As a result of a lack of quality time, couples become disconnected from each other.

Celebrating relationships outside of Valentine’s Day can help deepen connections with important people in our lives.

Often in couples therapy or relational therapy in general we focus on “love languages” of quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service, physical touch, and gift giving (many more have been identified, yet these are the ones many are familiar with).

The truth about Valentine’s Day and any day you’re with a loved one is that you give in the love language that the person you are giving to receives in. Meaning, if I love to cook desserts as my love language, and my partner doesn’t have a sweet tooth, there is going to be some dysfunction there.

Instead, focus on giving in the way that others receive. For example, quality time looks like spending time with the person whom you are trying to build a connection with individually or in small groups. This could include scheduling regular date nights with a partner, going on a fun outing with friends, or having a family game night.

Another way to celebrate is to show gratitude towards the people in our lives. Like writing a heartfelt letter, giving a thoughtful gift, or finding a poem to express verbally.

Another way to celebrate relationships is to make an effort to stay in touch with people who are important to us, even if they live far away. This could include sending a text or an email, or even scheduling a video call to catch up. We see more frequent connection points (in ways that are comfortable for each person) in relationships can enhance connection and strengthen the relationship.

Another vital relationship for us to cultivate is the one we have with ourselves. Building a connection to ourselves on an ongoing basis, helps our mental health, our physical health, and the relationships with those around us.

We can improve our self-care, self-compassion and self-love, and make sure that we are taking care of ourselves in a way that makes us feel good to us (building pleasure practices, quality time with ourselves, and building compassion towards ourselves).

It’s important to make an effort to celebrate relationships in a variety of ways throughout the year, and not just on Valentine’s Day.

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Consensual Non-Monogamy: Definition, Types & Tips

January 30, 2023/in Couples, Intimacy /by Amanda Pasciucco

Consensual Non-Monogamy: Definition, Types & Tips

Although most couples in our culture are monogamous, consensual non-monogamy (CNM) is on the rise. Monogamy means that once you are engaged, you do not have romantic or sexual interactions with anyone else. Yet, we know that around one-fifth of the population engages in non-monogamous relationships at some time in their life.

Consensual non-monogamy can be practiced in various ways; one of the most important is an honest and open dialogue between partners. Partnerships that aren’t monogamous yet are morally acceptable include polyamory, open relationships, and swinging.

Let’s take a closer look at consensual non monogamy, its types, and how to start practicing CNM.

What is Consensual Non-Monogamy?

The phrase “consensual non monogamy” is an umbrella term, meaning its broad definition encompasses various individual connection types. A relationship may exhibit consensual non-monogamy, or CNM, in multiple ways, from entailing simply romantic relationships to purely sexual relationships, or both romantic and sexual. One person may behave outside the boundaries of the partnership or even both parties.

The fact that both partners agree to whatever kind of consensual non-monogamy is used in the partnership distinguishes it from infidelity. The partner does not agree to cheat. Because you and your partner have already decided to practice non-monogamy, CNM is not considered cheating.

There are numerous good reasons to prefer a non-monogamous relationship structure, including:

Being able to explore sexuality,
Understanding that one relationship doesn’t satisfy all your needs,
You want to give love and affection to more than one person.

Monogamy vs. Consensual Non-Monogamy

Everyone spends a certain amount of time dating before settling down with “the one.” Meeting the one you’re meant to be with at a young age is a rarity, yet it does happen. So many people have to keep looking before they meet someone they click with. Some people may keep dating even after discovering someone they can settle down with.

Everyone participating in a non-monogamous relationship must agree to its structure to be considered consensual. One of the most common misunderstandings about non-monogamy is that cheating on a spouse or partner is a license. Consensual non-monogamy, on the other hand, is fundamentally distinct from cheating because of its emphasis on consent, openness, and honesty. Contrarily, cheating is a severe breach of trust.

How to Practice CNM

Consensual non-monogamy, like any other relationship, thrives based on mutual understanding, respect, and trust. Everyone should know what they’re getting into and provide their complete, informed permission before entering into a relationship. Practicing CNM is similar to being in any relationship, except for setting initial boundaries, expectations, and wants.

These tips might make it easier for you to maintain fulfilled relationship(s):

The two of you have settled on a list of dos and don’ts for your relationship.
Transparency is essential.
Have respect for your partners’ emotions and talk about them.
A primary partner is possible in CNM if you want one.
Non-hierarchical connections are an option to consider.
Expect highs and lows, just like in any relationship you have had.
Jealousy is completely normal, and it’s okay to feel it.

Consensual Non-Monogamy Examples

It doesn’t work to generalize consensual non-monogamous relationships. Different types of relationships range from romantic to sexual to platonic feelings between partners. Let’s go through some of the most common types of CNM relationships that I see below.

Polyamory

The idea of love is vital to polyamory, yet instead of being limited to a single partner, it is shared in many forms among many individuals. Friendships might be seen as polyamorous since we often cultivate close bonds with several people at once. Persons who practice polyamory are like those with more than one relationship because they satisfy their emotional demands in this way. Polyamory is not exclusively practiced by any one sexual orientation, although bisexuals and heteroflexibles seem to embrace it the most.

Hierarchy in Polyamory: the Primary/Secondary Model

Primary and secondary exclusive non-monogamous relationships vary primarily because both partners can have sexual and/or emotional connections with others. The passionate commitment to the principal partner in a non-monogamous relationship is equivalent to that to the only partner in a monogamous relationship.

Individuals in CNM relationships tend to be satisfied inside the partnership, yet research has shown that a deep bond with one primary partner might diminish happiness in secondary relationships.

Closed V

Picture three persons, one on each of the letter V’s vertical sides. The other persons in the V are only linked to the person at the bottom. As a result, a closed V involves a single individual having love ties to two others who are not linked.

Throuple/Quad

A throuple or quad consists of three persons, or four people in the case of a quadruple, who are romantically or sexually associated with one another, as opposed to the closed V, in which only one person is romantically involved with two others.

Monogamish

These hybrid monogamous/polyamorous couples share characteristics of both types of relationships. It often works because, at some point in time, one or both parties will decide to introduce a third party into the relationship. In most cases, this is done to gratify sexual desires rather than form meaningful bonds with others.

Because of this, firmly attached persons are more likely to have a sense of emotional safety and contentment in their closest personal connections. They may relax in a relationship or be independent if they choose.

Swingers

Whether single or in a committed relationship, you may participate in swinging, also known as wife-swapping, husband-swapping, or partner-swapping. Swinging is an open, non-monogamous relationship. Reasons vary for why people decide to adopt a swinging lifestyle. According to proponents, both the quality and amount of sexual activity improve. Swinging is a form of sexual experimentation that may appeal to those bored with or seeking variation in their sexual life. Swinging is seen as a positive way to release stress and enhance bonds by some couples.

Kinksters

A kinkster is someone who engages in sexual behavior that deviates from the conventions of their society. It’s derived from the word “kink,” which in the context of sex means any sexual activity other than “norm” of heterosexual, cisgender missionary with the goal of having children.

People who prefer BDSM and those who engage in polyamory are most likely to identify as kinksters, yet it may be extended far more broadly to persons with fetishes and other wants (e.g., pet play, role play, leather, etc.).

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Alternative Lifestyles: Guide to Non-Traditional Relationship Types

January 27, 2023/in Couples, Lifestyle /by Amanda Pasciucco

Alternative Lifestyles: Guide to Non-Traditional Relationship Types

Are you wondering if it’s possible to have alternative lifestyles in 2023?

Have you been hearing about alternative lifestyles and non-traditional relationships recently and wanted to learn more about them?

Contrary to what we see in movies, individuals want relationships that aren’t limited to a one-on-one dynamic. Some experts even claim that the realities of contemporary living have influenced some couples to choose unconventional arrangements and alternative lifestyles – the most popular ones being open relationships.

What is a Non-Traditional Relationship?

The concept that there is “one person” who can provide all of our wants throughout our whole lives is one that is modeling in the media.

The truth is that we all need various things from different people, and by cultivating different kinds of connections, we develop different facets of our personalities.

Learning about oneself opens up opportunities for exploration, whether solo or in a relationship.

The ability to discuss and negotiate all the aspects of your life that are essential to you, while thinking about what you can contribute for an alternative lifestyle is crucial.

Sometimes we let our love attachments distract us from the more critical aspects of life, such as eating, sleeping, and our goals. This can occur in an alternative lifestyle or not, yet be conscious in creating the life you want.

So, what are some alternatives to typical couples that share romantic feelings, a home, and a life?

Platonic Life Partners

Companions for life who don’t need or want romantic or sexual ties. There is trust and mutual understanding in this connection. There is a solid emotional connection, albeit it may not lead to anything sexual. The phrase “roommates” has been used to describe this scenario, but it does not encompass all options. Long-term friends may opt to live together and share decision-making, finances, and a shared future, while still giving each person room to pursue romantic or sexual relationships.

Living Apart Together

This type of arrangement is common among families with members in the military or who commute to work. The relationship’s quality may be the deciding factor. The fact that you two are physically separated is merely one facet of your close yet distant friendship. The essentials, like communicating, making choices, sharing memories, etc., are still carried out in person. It’s common for anxiety to cast a pall on relationships of this sort. Fear of separation from one’s relationship. Anxiety at being turned down by a potential companion. Having well-defined goals is critical to LAT. ‍

Open Relationships

This is a totally liberated partnership. Polyamory (having several sexual partners) is common, but the primary relationship’s emotional connection and agreements are still prioritized.

How to Start a Non-Traditional Relationship

Your active interaction with your spouse has decreased. A connection that has been opened up can become stronger. It might seem like a genuine diminution of self in a monogamous relationship because the partnership is defined by what you don’t do.

In a non-monogamous relationship, you can experience things that you otherwise might not be able to in a monogamous one. Instead of taking each other for granted, it may be a significant drive for some individuals. Observing them go on dates with others may give you the need to prove your worth and win this person’s love and affection. Additionally, it might serve as a reminder of how appealing their spouse is.

Challenges of Non-Traditional Relationships

Identify any connections or individuals who are “off limits.” Discuss any key relationships that will take precedence if you or a partner have them, and consider what information you will disclose with other partners.

Communication is crucial in every relationship. You need to be more aware of what you’re discussing with your spouse in an open relationship when expectations are even less apparent.

Achieve agreement between you, your primary partner, and any prospective additional partners.

You can check your answers to the following questions:

Do you intend to spend time engaging in a particular activity?
Do you want your partners to be acquainted?
Are there any specific sexual or romantic interests you have?

It’s possible for goals to vary from relationship to relationship and to change over time, so being upfront about them might prevent misunderstandings and damaged feelings in the future.

Tips for Your Non-Traditional Relationship

The most crucial component of any open relationship is honesty. You must be honest about your emotional and sexual demands if you want to settle into a relationship that you and your partner find comfortable. To feel safe and comfortable, you must also be honest about the limits you must impose. Establishing the foundation of trust required for any open relationship will be made more accessible by honest and open communication.

Before sharing the idea with your spouse, consider your motivations for an open relationship. If you are specific in your logic, plan or select a time to discuss the matter. You must speak with each other within a mental state of neutrality (i.e., not after a big fight). Start by telling your spouse that expanding your relationship has crossed your mind; you need to take concrete action.

For those who think they need more from their monogamous relationship or something different, open partnerships are the ideal option. Some people want more than one person’s emotional or physical closeness to feel complete since they are not completely happy in monogamous relationships. Others search for open partnerships to complement their present connection with another one.

If you and your partner believe an open relationship is the best choice for you, establish sexual boundaries straight away. It’s crucial that this discourse clearly states what is permitted. Do you feel at ease having penetrative sex? Oral sex? Trying out new activities that you haven’t done together? You’ll be able to focus on what you want from your sexual adventure by discussing these boundaries.

Final Words

In fact, keeping your relationship open will make you more devoted to your mate. Couples in alternative lifestyles and non-traditional relationships need high levels of communication, effort, and transparency to succeed. Investment in these abilities as a unit, so you can strengthen your relationship.

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On the Importance of Communication in Relationships

January 23, 2023/in Communication, Couples /by Chastity Rodriguez

On the Importance of Communication in Relationships

The importance of communication in relationships is crucial for effectively communicating in any relationship you have. Communication allows individuals to understand each other, connect, and build trust with one another.

Without communication, misunderstandings and conflicts can arise, leading to frustration, resentment, and potentially the breakdown of the relationship. Many people do not understand the importance of communication in relationships.

Why?

Because effective communication involves both speaking and listening.

The importance of communication in relationships is needed to express your thoughts and feelings to your partner in a clear yet concise manner, and to be open to hearing their perspective too. This means actively listening to what they have to say, without interrupting or becoming visibly defensive.

In a healthy relationship, both people feel comfortable and safe communicating with each other. It’s okay to disagree or have different viewpoints, yet it’s important to have open and honest discussions to find common ground and resolve conflicts.

Effective communication also involves being able to express your needs and boundaries. It’s important for both partners to feel like their needs and wants are being heard and respected. This can help prevent misunderstandings and resentment from building up over time as there is enough room for everyone’s needs.

In summary, the importance of communication in relationships is essential. It allows individuals to have connection, build trust, and repair conflicts. Without communication in a relationship, misunderstandings and frustration can lead to the breakdown of the foundation.

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1950s Housewife Trend: What’s It All About?

January 9, 2023/in Couples, Lifestyle /by Amanda Pasciucco

1950s Housewife Trend: What’s It All About?

One of the most alarming trends that have evolved in the last few years is the “1950s housewife” movement, which sees an increasing number of women giving up their professions and freedom to care for their homes, families, and husbands’ every whim. Yet why?

Surprisingly, hundreds of people are becoming advocates for tradwives (short for traditional wives) trend in nations as different as the UK, Brazil, Germany, and Japan. Even bloggers, such as the Transformed Wife and the Vintage Mrs, have started praising this trend and providing guidance, from leveraging girlishness to obtaining what you want to create cakes using 1950s recipes.

This article seeks to explore the 1950s housewife trend and understand the reasons for its popularity and how it may affect modern society.

What is a Housewife?

During the Industrial Revolution, when people migrated from rural cultures to urban cities and women confronted new duties in society, they were responsible for creating housewife responsibilities. In the twenty-first century, the term “housewife” has come to be associated with negativity. To understand better this trend and why it appeared in the first place back in the 1950s, we’ll need to take a closer look at what a housewife is.

The term “housewife” was created to describe a woman who stays at home and takes care of the family while her husband works forty or more hours per week at an industry-based job. Whether they are stay-at-home mothers, homemakers, or housewives, the definition of a housewife has undoubtedly altered over the past century.

It is a profession that has the opposite stigma than it did in the past, whether this is due to inaccurate reality television, the prevalence of feminism in modern society, or some other idealization that being a housewife is no longer significant. In the 1930s, women were expected to stay home and discouraged from working outside the home.

They were supposed to place their family and home first, above all else, even their careers. However, by the year 2020, not only had the housewife’s job almost entirely disappeared, yet it had also begun to return.

Tradwives: A New Subculture?

You can easily find 1950s housewife content across all social media. From women posing with perfect smiles in cute vintage outfits to tips on becoming a better tradwife, this content is entering the mainstream media. By reaching other same-minded women, these tradwife influencers can grow their audience and impact other social media users as well.

However, is it possible that this trend merely makes a few tiny changes to an outdated movement and romanticizes it? These misogynistic values remind today’s women that our previous generations have depended on men and that this is a way to follow.

Although there are many subcultures, this one is concerning for several reasons. Firstly, as much as subcultures encourage diversity in society, how much do we genuinely want to see women throwing away their education and careers in the 21st century? Which benefits do women see from this trend?

Secondly, subcultures are created to build and maintain identity and power within their group. In the example of tradwives, their objective is to resign their passion and become submissive to their partners. Furthermore, their identity and entire existence depend on their male partner’s identity and existence, meaning that if divorced or single, a tradwife cannot fulfill her purpose.

Thirdly, subcultures are a result of marginalization. These newly created groups wish to resist dominant cultural values. However, tradwives are showing the opposite of resistance. For lack of a better term, tradwives are a subculture with non-traditional subcultural values.

The 1950s vs. Today

The obvious difference between these two eras is that women today have a choice. They can choose between a range of careers or being a housewife. If a woman decides to stay at home, take care of her family, and seek stability in her husband, there is nothing wrong with that. Also, if a woman decides not to pursue a degree and get married and have children instead, there is nothing wrong with that either.

Some have argued that nobody would see a problem in a trend encouraging women to get a degree, so what makes the 1950s housewife trend so controversial? The answer is quite simple. However, the issue with such a trend is the number of choices it takes away from women in modern society. As a woman, you have every right to be a housewife or a stay-at-home mum, yet when you encourage other women to do so is the point where this idea becomes an issue.

Compared to 70 years ago, it is more difficult for both women and men now. It is challenging to maintain the entire family with just one salary. Not to mention to provide a decent future for your children. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual income was $54,132 in 2022. Deciding to stop contributing financially might limit you, your children, and even your wider family in many ways, especially if this decision applies to the rest of your life.

The dreamy household where the man comes from work, and you wait for him with dinner and his favorite beer while the kids are playing in their room, today might look quite different. Your husband would need to work longer hours or even have two jobs to maintain the family, and he would come home tired and stressed. Not exactly the image the housewife trend is trying to portray, right?

In Conclusion

It is essential to differentiate the phase from a lifestyle. It’s completely normal to take a break from work for months or even years and dedicate yourself to your family. It’s also okay if you want to be a housewife for the rest of your life. However, one woman should never impose her choice on other women.

That said, keep in mind that having options is always a good thing. Make sure that your choices are based on what you truly want and need, and allow yourself to change your mind if necessary.

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Our team of compassionate, licensed therapists and certified sex therapists help all clients who visit us for a variety of personal, relationship, intimacy and sex problems.

LCAT provides on-site appointments, as well as video chat and text therapy programs.

Learn more about how LCAT can help improve your life at What We Do.

Divorce Therapist: Reasons to Begin Divorce Counseling

December 26, 2022/in Couples, Lifestyle /by Amanda Pasciucco

Divorce Therapist: Reasons to Begin Divorce Counseling

Your relationship didn’t work out, and now you’re having trouble getting your life back on track and considering going to a divorce therapist. Perhaps it was you who desired a divorce. Perhaps you were the one who wanted your marriage to last forever, much less end in divorce like it has, yet were forced into it. Getting divorced is a significant transitional step in life, regardless of how you currently feel about it.

It will profoundly affect how you feel about yourself as a person moving forward and what you decide to do with your future. Divorce therapy can assist you in navigating this major life event because there are so many factors to consider when deciding to part ways with your husband.

Divorce Therapist

A divorce therapist or divorce counselor is someone who specializes in relationships and getting over broken marriages is known as a divorce therapist. Getting counseling from a divorce therapist may be very helpful in sorting through the effects of your divorce by helping you analyze yourself, your perspective on relationships, your newfound independence, and how to make sure you stay on course for a healthy future.

They will probably sit down with you and discuss the divorce specifically, yet they also have the option of discussing a wide range of other topics, such as your sentiments and emotions or your plans for when the divorce is entirely finalized.

After all, now that you are divorced and starting over, you have a whole new opportunity for your future, and this may be a terrific moment to make the most of your newly discovered freedom and identity outside of your previous marriage to another person.

Divorce therapists are mostly focused on helping you learn how to improve your life and get past a damaging relationship scenario. These types of therapists are an excellent and secure choice for you to turn to in your time of need if you need some outside perspective, clarity, expert assistance, and perhaps even a little inspiration to give you the assurance that you can get back on your feet and go on.

Reasons to See a Divorce Therapist

You might be content with your partner’s divorce, contrary to what you may have anticipated. Yet, there are certain fundamental problems that you need to resolve. Even the best relationships can have issues that, in retrospect, make you wonder which decisions you made in the past affected which aspects of your shared lives. You once had a deep love for your partner. A terrible blow to your life, outlook on the world, other relationships, and mental health can result from losing someone you love in any situation.

Even though there were issues, you may have continued to love your spouse despite them. However, some issues in your relationship simply couldn’t be resolved, so it was best to end things amicably before they worsened. You may have concerns about issues that you simply cannot comprehend, such as what went wrong or why it was impossible to fix.

The deep feelings of abandonment, hurt, and betrayal that you are stuck coping with since they left you after initially promising to devote the rest of their lives to you “’til death do you part” may be because you were the spouse who didn’t even want the divorce at all.

Someone who truly never wanted to live without their chosen spouse right next to them for the rest of their days can have more than enough issues as a result of this amount of pain. You may work through all of these thoughts and feelings with the help of a trusted divorce therapist so that you can close that chapter of your life.

The first few weeks, months, or even years may feel so strange and foreign that you are unsure what to do with yourself or the best course of action. It can be a perplexing and depressing period, yet the advice of a specialist with knowledge in this sector can greatly assist you in getting past those initial concerns and anxieties and seeing the positive aspects of the circumstance.

How to Find the Right Therapist

It might be a little challenging to continue seeing the same therapist if you and your spouse have previously done couples therapy or counseling, yet remind yourself that your therapist has no particular interest in either of you over the other. Putting those concerns aside, continuing therapy might be your best move as they already know you, your ex-spouse, and your former relationship.

Compared to starting treatment from scratch with a new individual who must learn all of your specifics and events from scratch, this gives them significantly greater insight into how to assist you to manage the aftermath of your divorce.

Once you and your partner leave the same counseling session, therapists are not permitted to discuss what the other says with you or your spouse. That implies that even after the relationship has ended, you can still feel confident and at ease discussing your current issues with your former therapist.

The benefit of post-divorce counseling is that it can help you navigate your divorce’s consequences. More precisely, divorce counselors employ a range of strategies to boost your sense of self-worth and confidence as well as help you accept reality so you may recover your life.

They assist you in finding healthy and constructive ways to deal with any unresolved feelings you may still have for your ex. Therefore, talking with a divorce counselor can help you get these emotions out so they don’t stay bottled up inside.

When to Seek Divorce Therapy

The majority of people, despite the sorrow and uncertainty, can successfully handle a divorce on their own. Divorce may be paralyzing for some people, and getting over the pain and loss can feel impossible. Divorce can have an impact on all facets of your life, from your mental well-being to your physical health, just like any significant life upheaval.

When the grief of the divorce becomes too overwhelming for you to bear alone, seeking divorce therapy is a crucial step in self-care. That is particularly valid if you have kids. Keep in mind that if you want to give your kids your all during this difficult period, you must be strong and healthy emotionally. Therefore, look after yourself so that you will be better able to look after them.

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Our team of compassionate, licensed therapists and certified sex therapists help all clients who visit us for a variety of personal, relationship, intimacy and sex problems.

LCAT provides on-site appointments, as well as video chat and text therapy programs.

Learn more about how LCAT can help improve your life at What We Do.

Freaky Couples Goals

December 9, 2022/in Couples, Intimacy /by Amanda Pasciucco

Freaky Couples Goals

If you’re thinking about spicing up things in the bedroom, have you ever wondered what is on the freaky couples goals list? We have, and we wanted to share them with you. It’s time to act wild and fun by setting up a playful relationship goal.

Every relationship needs a little bit of a freaky couples goals to aim towards, yet only some couples can maintain it. That only indicates that setting realistic relationship objectives is always necessary, even if they are not required. Here is everything you need to consider to add to your freaky plans for your relationship to blossom sexually.

What are Freaky Couples’ Goals?

Have you ever found a partner that makes you feel good, is enjoyable to be with, and who, just by being in their presence, brings out the best in you? Think of these freaky goals as crazy, sexy, and curious expectations you and your partner decide to research further. Before we spill the beans, let’s look at what is considered freaky regarding couples’ goals.

The definition of an unusual relationship is doing wild, nasty, yet valuable things in a relationship. Vibe partnerships refer to freaky relationships that are vibrant, joyful, and entertaining despite engaging in highly unusual and bizarre activities.

It’s time to go from taking relationships seriously daily to having bizarre relationship objectives. Sometimes we focus on the essential things that occasionally do not constantly improve a relationship and pay little to no attention to the simple things that support a partnership.

We overlook that many fragile relationships lack the vital elements that seem less significant. Why stay in a constantly severe relationship when you and your spouse may engage in wild and fun activities while maintaining a solid bond superior to that of other people?

1. Sex in the Wardrobe

When there is a perfectly decent bed available, why choose the little closet or cupboard beneath the stairs? Mainly because you have to try out fresh stances and angles. It forces you to devise creative methods to achieve orgasm to do it someplace less liberating than a bed, such as a car, a tent, or a restroom. And the more ways you practice, the more familiar you’ll get with your body, making orgasms more straightforward. Don’t do this if your home has a built-in closet. When two people are having sex, furniture tends to shift, and if it collapses with the doors down while you are inside it, you may be trapped for a very long time!

2. Hair Brushing Your Bodies

Another commonplace item that also functions admirably as a sex toy is the hair brush. Before contacting each other, skin to skin, you may use a hairbrush to make the nerve endings ready. Green advises getting undressed and gently brushing his body. Start from the feet and legs, then massage the arms, shoulders, and chest. Work on the thighs and abdomen last, concluding with his testicles. That excites every inch of his skin, causing hell to erupt with pleasure as you explore your entire body with your fingers, tongue, and lips after throwing the hairbrush across the room.

3. Tasting Toes

Tasting toes is gross for some people; for others, it’s bliss. Unless you have a foot fetish, our feet may not seem like the sexiest body part, yet some sections are extremely sensitive to touch. Consider how much you like massaging your feet because these nerve endings are sensitive to the touch.

4. Synchronized Breathing

You relate heavy breathing with sexual arousal for a reason: breathing is indissolubly linked to sexual stimulation and orgasm! Blood pumps to your genitalia as your body gets ready for sex, and your nerve endings go into red alert because you start lacking oxygen. There are two benefits to matching your breathing pattern to that of your man. It helps you concentrate on your breathing. You’re more likely to inhale profoundly and fill your lungs. That helps in the diffusion of feelings rather than their localization. Second, depending on your respiration rates, you’re more likely to be in sync sexually at comparable excitement levels. For instance, it can assist slow the reaction if one partner is in front of the other.

5. Nose Diving

There is an urban legend linking a guy’s nose size to the size of his penis. However, we believe there is some merit to the notion that a man with a somewhat large nose can be fantastic in bed. Why? Considering that it is the ideal clitoral stimulation! The perfect stimulus is a nose since it is firm without being overly so, stimulating the whole clitoral region and surrounding tissue. Men often use the tip of their tongue or finger for cunnilingus, yet sticking their noses within will trigger more erotic nerve endings.

6. Wheelbarrow

The wheelbarrow is one of several nearly difficult sex positions worth attempting. It is an excellent position when your boyfriend is too quick to the climax. He will not arrive immediately with all his work to keep you waiting. Of course, you’re working hard, so how about your orgasm? The woman lays her arm and chest on the bed, and I like to suggest a twist on the wheelbarrow. She may then unwind a little and relish the nipple stimulation as her partner thrusts back and forth and lifts her bottom and thighs.

In Final Words

We hope you have found one or two ideas for a freaky night with your partner. Ensure you bring these ideas with them to hear how they feel. Your partner might also come up with some steamy, sexy ideas that will blow your mind in bed – and around it.

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Our team of compassionate, licensed therapists and certified sex therapists help all clients who visit us for a variety of personal, relationship, intimacy and sex problems.

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Couple’s Sex Toys: The Gift That Keeps Giving

November 25, 2022/in Couples, Intimacy /by Amanda Pasciucco

Couple’s Sex Toys: The Gift That Keeps Giving

If you’re in a relationship, finding a few couple’s sex toys this holiday season is where it is at! Interestingly it’s a small investment that brings incredible benefits to your sexual wellness. If you’re assuming you know all there is to know, then please comment and give some ideas!

We are used to spending hundreds of dollars on a treadmill, a new juicer, or anything else we believe that might benefit us in any way, so why not do the same when it comes to pleasure? Regardless of what you’re looking for in bed, you will find a toy that can help turn fantasies into a reality.

Many toys out there have a diverse use, so you can truly make the most of them and start experimenting with different types of sexual pleasure during the season.

To help you make the right choice, you will find the best couple’s sex toys on the market and tips on how to use them for maximum fun!

#1 Magic Wand Original

How can you expect to do some between-the-sheets magic without a magic wand? Many are saying it is their favorite vibrator, and what’s even more surprising is that this Hitachi Magic Wand has been on the market for over 50 years. It has two speeds, low and high, and is a great option for different pleasurable uses for both women and men.

The Magic Wand Original comes with a 2.5-inch soft head and is completely bendable. All you have to do is to choose between the two speeds and this magic wand will help you relieve any type of stress you might have. With your partner, you can use its good vibrations to heat up the things between you two and give each other the sensations of your lifetime.

#2 We-Vibe Sync

This vibrator prouds itself to be the number one vibrator for couples. We-Vibe Sync is a cuff-shaped vibrator, and its top is shaped like a pancake ensuring it stimulates the clitoral part and a smaller vibrator that stimulates the G-spot while the couple is having sex.

The great thing about it is that the cuff will stay in the desired position preventing the device from slipping in and out during sex. If you and your partner are looking for sex toys that can be used in a pool or ocean, you’ll definitely want We-Vibe Sync as it’s completely waterproof.

#3 We-Vibe Couples Massager

If you prefer stimulation over penetration, you will love the We-Vibe Couples Massager! It’s created to bring a lot of clitoral stimulation to partners with a vagina. The reason why this toy is so popular with heterosexual couples is that it can be used at any moment before, during, and even after sex.

You can use it as a tool for foreplay, yet it can be perfect once you and your partner have both achieved orgasm, and you wish to start the second round. Nothing will get you going like a good, stimulative sex toy that both of you can use.

#4 Vesper Necklace

Okay, you will probably not be encouraged to walk around with the sex toy you and your partner just bought, right? What if that sex toy seemed like an elegant piece of jewelry hanging around your neck? Vesper Necklace is such a sex toy you’ll love to wear and it can also serve as a great conversation starter with new people.

Choose between three colors and three suggestive phrases to be engraved on the necklace for a more personalized touch. And, once the vibrations of this beauty kick in, you and your sexual partner can drop any conversation you were having and go straight into the action.

#5 Trojan Vibrating Fingertip Personal Massager

If you enjoy the sensation of vibration, yet would prefer avoiding toys that are created for penetration, this toy is the right choice for you. The famous preservative company Trojan has designed an exciting vibrating fingertip massager that will go beyond your lover’s touch. With it, the couples can enjoy the boost of high-sensory titillation while at the same time staying connected.

Its simple design allows you to create layers of excitement with just your hand going from one part of your partner’s body to another, including the erogenous zone and genitals. This personal massager is perfect for foreplay and during sex as it creates a complete explosion of pleasure!

#6 Starsi Silicone Rechargeable Waterproof Vibrator By Cute Little Fuckers

This is truly a unisex toy, as it can be used by anybody, any gender, and orientation, and on any part of the body. This interesting sex toy can be used over the nipples, vulva, penis, neck, or anywhere else where you think there will be beneficial and provide pleasure to you or your partner.

Based on the idea that our entire bodies are covered in nerve endings, this little star will blow your mind. As it touches your skin and moves around with your partner guiding it, it’s awesome. Explore each other’s bodies and find an erogenous zone where you never thought it exists.

#7 Lovehoney Happy Rabbit Vibrating Cock Ring

If you’re into sex toys, you have probably already tried one of the rings on the market. However, there is nothing like this little rabbit. It will add stimulation during sex with your partner and because of the base of the vibrating part, it brings incredible clitoris stimulation.

With its bunny ears, this sex toy definitely has some charm you’ll need to explore further. What’s interesting to most couples is that this ring can be used with a remote, so the partner who is wearing it can control the buzz of the ring.

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Get to know our founder and owner, Amanda Pasciucco, (a.k.a. The Sex Healer) PhD, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST) that has developed innovative therapy programs and therapy videos that get results.

Our team of compassionate, licensed therapists and certified sex therapists help all clients who visit us for a variety of personal, relationship, intimacy and sex problems.

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Learn more about how LCAT can help improve your life at What We Do.