Compassionate Couch Counseling

03/27/2026

Some things I wish I knew sooner

• You are not for everyone—and that’s okay.
• Your feelings are valid—even the messy, confusing, and hard-to-name ones.
• Mistakes don’t mean failure—they mean you’re learning, growing, becoming.
• Choosing yourself isn’t selfish, it’s necessary.
• Keep going—you’ll find your way through, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now.
• Keep doing what you love—it’s allowed to matter, even if others don’t understand it.

Healing isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up for yourself, again and again. 🌱✨

03/23/2026

Talking about s*x doesn't have to be awkward. Opening the conversation can actually bring couples closer. Here are a few tips to get the conversation started.

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04/24/2025

🧠 Did you know that even healthy couples argue?

It is not about avoiding conflict. Learning to fight fairly and repair ruptures will ensure a loving relationship for years to come.

04/17/2025

"Ms. Emanuel, 32, said she had been celibate for about two years until about three weeks ago, after deciding she was ready to become intimate with somebody else.

'I would say it's made it easier in that now I know exactly what I want,' she said. 'Now I know exactly what I will tolerate. Now I know exactly what boundaries feel safe for me and what do not.'"

The question is not just about whether to have s*x, but why we want it, and co-creating a pleasurable experience.

A new advertising campaign from the dating app set off a firestorm of criticism, prompting the company to apologize.

06/03/2022

Happy Pride Month!

03/29/2022

Often emotions can feel overwhelming and confusing. It is often easy to name mad, sad, and glad, but what about all those other emotions? created a beautiful wheel that shows many of the other emotions that we all experience.

Take a moment and look inside of yourself? Is there one that stands out? Are there others there too? Our emotions are often not so clear that we can point to just one. Which ones are coming up for you today?

02/21/2022

As Benjamin Franklin famously said, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Many people, especially couples, put off seeking therapy until it is too late and they are already in crisis. Don't wait until you are on the brink of divorce to seek help. Appointments are available! Email therapy@compassionatecouchcounseling.com to schedule a free consultation and see if we may be a good fit for you.

01/01/2022

Happy New Year!! May it bring happiness and well-being to you and yours!

#2022

12/03/2021

A good life is not something which is achieved as a final outcome. It is a process that we must continually work to move towards.

11/23/2021

Thanksgiving can be both joyous and stressful spending time with family. Here are a few tips to make it better.

11/12/2021

Busy schedules can leave many couples feeling distant in their relationships. As notes, how we approach a partner can lead to further distance or create an opening for intimacy.