Thrive Marriage & Family Counseling

12/31/2025

We promise we weren't intentionally Stonewalling on getting this last blog out to you!

In today’s post, we break down:
• How to tell the difference between stonewalling and the silent treatment
• Why stonewalling usually shows up after long-term conflict
• The real antidote (hint: it’s not “just talk it out”)
• How taking a structured break can actually protect your relationship

If conflict feels like it always ends in shutdown or distance, this one matters.

Read the full blog on our website and learn how to pause conflict without disconnecting.

12/11/2025

12/04/2025

If contempt has been creeping into your relationship lately, you’re not alone—and it’s more common during the stress of the holidays.
But it is possible to turn things around.
Our latest blog breaks down what contempt really looks like, why it’s so damaging, and the exact steps to rebuild appreciation and respect.

Read the full post on our website, and if you’re ready for guided support, our therapists are here to help you reconnect.

12/04/2025

If contempt has been creeping into your relationship lately, you’re not alone—and it’s more common during the stress of the holidays.
But it is possible to turn things around.
Our latest blog breaks down what contempt really looks like, why it’s so damaging, and the exact steps to rebuild appreciation and respect.

Read the full post on our website, and if you’re ready for guided support, our therapists are here to help you reconnect.

  

11/22/2025

“You never listen!”

“You’re always on your phone!”

Sound familiar? That’s criticism creeping in — and it escalates conflict fast.

The fix is simple: switch to I statements and clearly communicate your needs.

Conflict can bring connection, not division.
Learn how in the full blog — link in bio.

11/18/2025

The holidays can be a beautiful mix of joy, chaos, expectations, and stress — which means conflict is almost guaranteed. But here’s the good news: conflict itself isn’t the problem. The way we communicate through it is what makes or breaks connection.

If this got you thinking, "How?", stay tuned — we’re doing a deeper dive into each of the Four Horsemen and the healthier communication habits you can use instead.

Read the full blog at Thrive Marriage & Family Counseling.

 

11/10/2025

Can you really heal from trauma?
It’s a question so many people carry quietly — often after years of trying to “move on” while still feeling stuck in survival mode.

Here’s the truth:
Healing is absolutely possible.
It’s not about forgetting what happened — it’s about helping your body and brain find safety again, and learning to live fully after pain.

In our newest blog, we explore:
*How trauma gets stored in the body
*Why healing takes time (and what it actually looks like)
*The concept of post-traumatic growth — how many people not only recover, but grow stronger, more connected, and more compassionate through healing

If you’re tired of just surviving and ready to begin your own healing journey, we’re here to walk alongside you.

🔗 Read the full post and learn more about working with one of our trauma-informed therapists through our link in our bio.

 

10/15/2025

Our team!

Chantel Landeros, LMFT, Owner- She loves supporting high conflict couples, clients who are focused on empowering themselves and their life, and supporting businesses.

Ashley Carter, LPC- Seeing couples, doing couples intensives and men who aren't sold on the idea of therapy are her passion.

Kimberly Langston, LPC- She focuses on supporting couples & parents who are experiencing a difficult time, clients who struggle with self-esteem, anxiety or depression, and those wanting to focus on mental flexibility and growth.

Chandra McCullough, LPC- Her work with infidelity/affairs, individuals who are are unsure about therapy and couples are her focus.

Sarah Merry, LPC, EMDR trained- Loves working with individuals who have experienced trauma, mommas who are pregnant or postpartum, and couples navigating parenthood.

Samritha Sanchez, LPC, EMDR trained- She has a passion for working with young women, Christian couples, and those who have experienced trauma through EMDR.

Bri True, MFTC- She loves s23

10/14/2025

Sounds simple right?

However, in this world, slowing down takes intention and skill.

We are moving so fast, everything is urgent, or needs a response right now.

All of the urgency puts stress and pressure on our bodies, nervous system, and then our relationships.

•Slow down•

•Take a breathe before you respond.
•Put your phone down and wait to respond to that text or email that brought some negative emotion up for you.
• Take a break when you need it in a conversation.
•Give yourself and others permission to not have an immediate answer.
•Ask for the time to come back to a conversation if it feels unproductive.

There are few things on life that need solved right now or even today. Take your time. Take a breathe. Slow down.

10/03/2025

Remember the excitement, curiosity, and connection you felt when you first started dating your partner? Over time, life’s stresses—kids, work, finances—often push dating to the backburner, leaving couples feeling disconnected.

At Thrive Marriage & Family Counseling, we believe intentional dating in marriage is the key to rebuilding intimacy, reducing conflict, and strengthening your relationship. By choosing to invest time, effort, and fun back into your partnership, you can restore love, deepen connection, and create a thriving marriage that lasts.
Visit our website to read our latest blog. https://www.thrivemarriagefamilycounseling.com/blog

09/19/2025

The weight of life can really take away from the energy we have to put into our relationships. Over time, the lack of energy and focus on building our relationships up can leave us with a mess we don't know how to clean up.

If you have found yourself in a place where your relationship isn't what it used to be, you may need support in putting things in motion to build it back up.

Follow the link in our bio to reach out to us today, we are here to help things get back on track.

08/22/2025

Big congrats to Ashley Carter, LPC for pulling in Gold for the 2nd year in a row for Best Therapist at Best of the West!

If you have ever had the pleasure of knowing Ashley as a person, colleague, or therapist, you know how much care and support she puts into her relationships.

Being a good therapist is about building relationships so that the hard conversations can happen.

Congrats, Ashley!