Renewed Relationships Counseling Group

03/15/2026

Many of us grow up believing certain ideas about love — that the right relationship should be effortless, that partners should just know what we need, or that conflict means something is wrong.
But these myths can quietly create unrealistic expectations and unnecessary disappointment in relationships.

In reality, healthy love often involves communication, effort, and learning how to navigate differences together.

In my latest blog post, I break down some of the most common myths about love and how they may be affecting your relationship more than you realize.

Love is one of the most meaningful experiences in human life. It can bring deep joy, comfort, and a sense of belonging.

03/02/2026

Are you constantly busy… but still feel unsettled underneath it all?

For many high-achieving professionals, overworking isn’t just about ambition — it can be a way to avoid uncomfortable emotions. When slowing down feels unfamiliar (or even unsafe), staying productive becomes the coping strategy.

The problem? The feelings don’t disappear. They show up as burnout, irritability, disconnection, or exhaustion that no weekend can fix.

In our latest blog, we explore:
• Why overworking can be emotional avoidance
• The hidden cost of constant productivity
• How to break the cycle without sacrificing success

If you’ve built your identity around being capable and dependable, this one’s for you.

Our culture has a complicated relationship with busyness. Packed schedules are worn like badges of honor, productivity is praised, and rest is treated as something to be earned. But for many, chronic overworking is about avoidance, not ambition.

02/16/2026

Relationships really can change — even when things have felt stuck for a long time.

In Emotionally Focused Therapy we work together to create small moments of change that we string together to change the fabric of the relationship.

Early shifts include calmer conversations, feeling more understood, and reconnecting in meaningful ways.

Want to know what progress in therapy actually looks like? We break it down in our latest blog post.

Many couples arrive at therapy feeling stuck in the same painful patterns. Perhaps you've noticed yourselves having the same argument repeatedly, or maybe you feel emotionally distant from your partner.

02/03/2026

New on the blog: Simple Communication Tips to Strengthen Your Relationship!

Relationships thrive when both partners feel heard, understood, and connected — and communication is the key that unlocks that deeper connection.

In this post, I share practical, therapist-inspired tips to help you slow down, listen more deeply, express yourself clearly, and navigate moments of conflict with care and curiosity.

Whether you’re in a new relationship or have been together for years, these simple communication strategies can help strengthen your connection and bring you closer.

Check it out and give your relationship the gift of better communication!

"Communication is the key to any relationship." You've probably heard this phrase countless times, and for good reason. It's true! But while most of us know communication matters, many of us were never taught how to communicate effectively.

01/19/2026

If finding security in dating feels hard because you tend to worry, overthink, or need frequent reassurance — you’re not alone.

Our latest blog breaks down 5 tips to help you navigate dating with an anxious attachment style in a way that feels more grounded and empowering.

If you've ever caught yourself checking your phone obsessively after a first date, worrying that a delayed text means they've lost interest, or feeling a wave of panic when someone doesn't respond right away, you might have an anxious attachment style.

01/05/2026

Struggling in your relationship can feel lonely — especially if your partner isn’t ready for therapy.

In our latest blog post, we explore what that means for you, how it impacts your connection, and what you can do to move forward with clarity and compassion.

You've been thinking about couples therapy for weeks, maybe months. You finally work up the courage to suggest it to your partner, and they say no. Maybe they brush it off, change the subject, or flat-out refuse.

12/16/2025

Feeling the holidays heavier this year? You’re not alone.

The season of joy can also bring up deep emotions when we’re grieving. In our latest blog post, Stephanie guides you through gentle, compassionate ways to honor your feelings, manage traditions that trigger sadness, and find moments of peace even when it feels hard.

From setting healthy boundaries to creating new ways to remember loved ones, this thoughtful read is here to support you through this tender time.

The holiday season arrives each year wrapped in expectations of joy, togetherness, and celebration. Yet, for those mourning a loved one, this time can feel anything but festive.

11/30/2025

Working from home with your partner — together 24/7 — can bring couples closer… or put unexpected stress on a relationship. If you’re finding the “always-together” setup more challenging than cozy lately, you’re not alone.

Our latest blog post explores what happens when couples spend entire days under the same roof: how to survive the overwhelm, reconnect, and even thrive in close quarters.

Whether it’s communication getting messy, space or boundaries feeling blurred, or just navigating everyday chores and work distractions — there are concrete ways to protect your relationship and grow stronger.

More couples than ever are navigating the unique challenge of working from home together. While some friends express envy at your flexibility and extra time together, others wonder how you manage constant proximity without losing your minds.

11/22/2025

Body-image struggles don’t just affect how someone feels about themselves — they can quietly impact communication, intimacy, and connection in a relationship.

Our latest blog post explores why it happens and what couples can do to support each other with compassion.

Body image is deeply personal, yet it doesn't exist in a vacuum. The way you see and feel about your body shapes how you show up in your relationship, often without you realizing it. When you feel uncomfortable in your own skin, vulnerability becomes harder.

11/15/2025

Stephanie was recently quoted in a Care.com article on how parents can prioritize their partnership even when raising young children. She shared what many couples in therapy already know: that prioritizing your relationship isn’t selfish — it’s foundational.

A strong co-parent relationship, she explains, supports both emotional stability in the home and a deeper connection with your partner.

If parenting has you feeling disconnected or like you’re just “running on empty,” this is a reminder that your relationship deserves space, attention, and compassion too..

https://www.care.com/c/how-parents-can-prioritize-partnership/

Here are unique, expert-backed strategies to keep your relationship strong even during the most overwhelming seasons of parenting.

11/11/2025

Today, on Veterans Day, we honor those who have served — and the partners, spouses, and families who have served alongside them.

Service often involves sacrifice: time apart, uncertainty, emotional adjustment, and the ongoing work of reconnecting after difficult experiences.

Those sacrifices don’t end when someone comes home.
They show up in communication, in closeness, in patience.

If you or your partner has served, please know this:

The challenges you face are real.

Needing support does not diminish strength.

Relearning connection is a process, not a failure.

Today we honor courage.
We honor resilience.
And we honor the relationships that hold so much of that strength.

11/07/2025

A lot of couples quietly go through what I call the “roommate phase.”

You still get along. You share responsibilities. Life is functioning.
But the relationship starts to feel… flat.

The conversations are mostly about schedules and logistics.
Affection feels like one more task on the to-do list.
You’re connected, but not connected.

This phase is extremely common — especially during seasons of stress, parenting, career shifts, illness, or just long-term routine.

And here’s the important part:
The roommate phase isn’t a sign that the relationship is broken.
It’s a sign that the relationship needs intentional tending again.
Not a grand vacation.
Not a total overhaul.
Just small, meaningful reconnection:
• Ask a question you don’t already know the answer to.
• Sit next to each other instead of across the room.
• Share something you’re feeling, even if it’s small.
• Make eye contact when you say hello or goodbye.
• Touch a shoulder when you pass in the kitchen.

Small things — repeated — re-open emotional doors.
The goal isn’t to “fix” something broken.
It’s to remind each other: We’re still us.
Even in the busy, messy, ordinary days.

If your relationship feels like it has slipped into the roommate phase, we are here for support. Sometimes you just need a little guidance in finding your way there.