Stephanie Cook, LCSW

Stephanie Cook, LCSW If you need help, please contact http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ to find a counselor near you.

At Couples Counseling ATL, we are dedicated to helping people create lasting happiness and real connection using the most research-based approaches such as the Gottman Method; we offer virtual and in-person counseling and workshops. Couples Counseling ATL is the leader in the research based couples counseling and education, with a specialty in the Gottman Method, with 7 therapists and counting providing services virtually online as well as in person, with two convenient Atlanta locations (Poncey Highlands and Buckhead as of September 2021). This page provides free, up-to-date information, resources, articles, and inspirational messages related to relationship improvement, mental health and wellness

This page is not meant to provide professional, legal, or other help. If you live in the United States and are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Su***de Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. If you live anywhere other than the United States, and are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please contact the International Association for Su***de Prevention at http://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/

Breaking a negative cycle starts with recognizing it.If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Here we go again…” in the ...
12/03/2025

Breaking a negative cycle starts with recognizing it.

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Here we go again…” in the middle of an argument, you’re not alone. Most couples fall into predictable emotional patterns—especially when stress or misunderstanding takes over.

The good news?
Once you can see the cycle, you can change it.

You’re already doing the work: learning to regulate your emotions, responding instead of reacting, and building healthier habits in your relationship. That progress matters.
With awareness, compassion, and small shifts in how you show up, the cycle begins to break—and connection becomes possible again.

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Stop trying to win arguments with your partner.Start trying to understand them.Most conflict in relationships isn’t abou...
12/02/2025

Stop trying to win arguments with your partner.
Start trying to understand them.
Most conflict in relationships isn’t about the topic — it’s about two people feeling unheard.
One partner speaks.
The other gets defensive and starts preparing their comeback before the sentence is even finished.
Voices rise, walls go up, and suddenly you’re opponents instead of a team.
But everything shifts the moment you move from:
“How can I prove I’m right?”
to
“What is my partner really needing right now?”
This isn’t being passive.
It’s being curious.
It’s asking questions, not making accusations.
It’s listening to understand, not listening to respond.
Research from The Gottman Institute shows that successful couples don’t avoid disagreements — they learn to navigate them with respect, empathy, and emotional awareness.
Try asking your partner:
“Help me understand…”
instead of
“You’re wrong because…”
It’s a small shift with a massive impact.
✨ Want more relationship tools? Join my weekly newsletter: https://www.counselingatl.com/newsletter

💭 When emotions spike, the story in your mind can feel like the only truth.�“They don’t care.”�“This is never going to g...
12/01/2025

💭 When emotions spike, the story in your mind can feel like the only truth.�“They don’t care.”�“This is never going to get better.”�“I’m the problem.”

But here’s your gentle reminder:�✨ Feelings aren’t facts.�Strong emotions can distort reality — especially when you’re dysregulated.

Mindfulness helps you pause, notice the thought, and choose how to respond instead of reacting impulsively. 🤍

✨ Learn more tools for emotional regulation + healthier communication:�https://www.counselingatl.com/newsletter

Sharing this resource for anyone struggling with grief during the holiday season 💗“One last reminder that we will be hos...
12/01/2025

Sharing this resource for anyone struggling with grief during the holiday season 💗

“One last reminder that we will be hosting our holiday grief workshop - Not So Merry and Bright- in just ONE week on Monday, December 8th- with a few spots remaining! This time will be a space to honor and connect with the grief you hold going into the holiday season. We will aim to provide embodied practices and practical ways for self-care and slowing down in the weeks ahead. We appreciate you sharing with whomever you feel could benefit! Thank you! Sign up here: www.steadyhope.com/events “

Change in relationships doesn’t always start with two people.Sometimes it starts with one person choosing to respond dif...
11/30/2025

Change in relationships doesn’t always start with two people.
Sometimes it starts with one person choosing to respond differently.
When you shift your reactions, the whole dynamic shifts with you — patterns break, cycles change, and new possibilities open.
Someone has to go first.
Maybe that someone is you.

✨ Want more relationship tools? Join the newsletter: https://www.counselingatl.com/newsletter

You’re already working hard on emotional regulation — now here’s the next step: Relationship Mindfulness. 💛It’s the prac...
11/26/2025

You’re already working hard on emotional regulation — now here’s the next step: Relationship Mindfulness. 💛

It’s the practice of noticing your partner in the present moment — with curiosity, openness, and without judgment.

When emotions run high, it’s easy to zoom in on one mistake and forget the whole, loving person in front of you.

Mindfulness helps you stay connected to who your partner truly is… not just the version your stress creates.

Strengthen presence. Reduce reactivity. See each other fully. ✨
Learn more in our weekly newsletter 👇

https://www.counselingatl.com/newsletter

Meet the Couples Counseling ATL team 🤝💛We’re here to support you with flexible scheduling — including evenings and Sunda...
11/25/2025

Meet the Couples Counseling ATL team 🤝💛

We’re here to support you with flexible scheduling — including evenings and Sundays — so therapy can fit your life, not the other way around.

We also offer multilingual services:
✨ Giovanna provides therapy in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Curious who might be the best fit for you and your relationship?

Visit our website to learn more about each therapist and get started 👇
https://www.counselingatl.com/newsletter

Big emotions are rarely just one emotion.�Anger, resentment, shame, frustration — they often show up to protect more vul...
11/24/2025

Big emotions are rarely just one emotion.�Anger, resentment, shame, frustration — they often show up to protect more vulnerable feelings underneath. ❤️🩹

Instead of judging yourself for reacting, get curious:�What might this feeling be trying to tell me?�Awareness is the first step toward healthier communication and deeper connection.

Get more relationship insights weekly 👇�https://www.counselingatl.com/newsletter

11/24/2025

Reflection time 🧠✨�Were you able to notice your thoughts without getting swept away by them?�Did you see any patterns — judgment, worry, replaying old memories?

Mindfulness doesn’t mean stopping thoughts.�It means letting them come and go… like clouds passing through the sky.�Some days it feels easy — other days, not so much. And that’s okay.

This is how you build the skill to stay grounded and respond calmly during conflict. 💛
Get weekly relationship tools 👇�https://www.counselingatl.com/newsletter

11/23/2025

Today is International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day. If you've lost someone to su***de, you're not alone. Your grief is seen, and your feelings matter. 💜 The 988 Lifeline is here for you 24/7. Call, text, or chat 988, or visit our Loss Survivors page for more resources and support: https://bit.ly/3TWf3MM.

Your mind can be very convincing when emotions run high… but that doesn’t mean every thought is true. 🧠✨When you pause a...
11/21/2025

Your mind can be very convincing when emotions run high… but that doesn’t mean every thought is true. 🧠✨

When you pause and observe instead of automatically reacting, you create space for clarity, calm, and connection. 💛�Feelings aren’t facts — and you get to choose your response.

Stay grounded and grow with us each week 👇�https://www.counselingatl.com/newsletter

11/20/2025

When conflict hits, our thoughts love to take the wheel 🚗💥�One comment turns into “they think I’m incompetent”… then suddenly�“this relationship will never work.”

Judgments → labels → generalizations = 🚨 emotional overload.
Mindfulness is the pause button — helping you notice the spiral before it takes control, so you can respond instead of react. 💛

📩 Stay grounded in love, not fear — join our newsletter:�https://www.counselingatl.com/newsletter

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