We’ve seen people in your shoes—a spouse announces they are leaning toward wanting a divorce—and makes a bunch of mistakes when it comes to talking with others. One mistake is to not tell anyone, often out of shame or to avoid recognizing the threat as real. The result is isolation and stewing in one’s juices. …
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Sometimes people get overwhelmed with the number of appointment types Cardinal Point has to offer. This is understandable, especially if you have never done counseling. I have found that intake sessions need 85 minutes to be most successful. Beyond that, it largely depends on you. Below are some considerations when choosing an appointment time. Choosing …
Many people come to couples counseling looking for a neutral third party. Many people leave couples counseling when they think the therapist is more on one person’s “side” than another. I am on the side of your relationship. The relationship is the client, not you or your partner. I think the very concept of “sides” …
People work hard for their insurance benefits, and it’s understandable for those who want to use them. There are several blog posts about insurance and couples therapy on this site, but the main point of this post is to focus on finding a developmental couples therapist. The insurance model is based on a diagnosis(es) of …
Some couples come to counseling where one person feels like they “don’t really need it.” The good news is, the less you really need it, the faster you can get help and the more likely you are to be successful. The average couple waits six years after the start of serious problems to get help. …
