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The Loci Center

The Loci Center specializes in couples therapy and supporting relationship health. Located in Tucson, AZ. Available virtually for all of AZ and WI residents.

Owned by Amy Lemberger, LMFT. Call today for a consultation!

01/17/2026

Keeping score in a relationship—bringing up past mistakes or comparing who’s done more—might feel fair, but it slowly erodes trust, intimacy, and connection. Over time, it can turn you into opponents instead of partners.

If you notice this pattern, try these tools:

- Pause before reacting: Take a deep breath instead of bringing up past mistakes.
- Use “I” statements: Focus on how you feel rather than blaming your partner (“I feel hurt when…”).
- Practice empathy: Try to understand your partner’s perspective instead of mentally tallying points.
- Focus on solutions, not scores: Shift the conversation toward resolving the issue rather than proving who’s right.
- Show appreciation regularly: Acknowledge effort, kindness, and small wins instead of only noticing faults.
- Consider couples therapy: A therapist can help break the pattern, rebuild connection, and teach healthier ways to handle conflict.

Relationships thrive on collaboration, understanding, and compassion, not competition. Start small—choose connection over points today.

Couples therapy can also help break the cycle, rebuild connection, and teach healthier ways to navigate conflict - schedule a consultation today.

01/13/2026

When you stop participating in a toxic cycle, it can look like you’re shutting down to the other person.
But often, what’s really happening is that you’re checking out—emotionally detaching to protect yourself.

A toxic relationship isn’t just constant arguing. It can show up as:
• Gaslighting – being made to doubt your reality or feelings
• Narcissistic patterns – lack of accountability, control, manipulation, or emotional invalidation
• Trauma bonding – intense highs and lows that keep you stuck, hoping the “good version” will return
• Walking on eggshells, chronic confusion, anxiety, or feeling like you’re “too much” or “never enough”

When someone stops engaging, explaining, or defending themselves, it’s often not because they don’t care—it’s because they’ve realised nothing changes no matter how much they try.

Ending a toxic relationship is rarely sudden.
Many clients come to therapy long before they’re ready to leave. The work is about rebuilding clarity, self-trust, boundaries, and confidence—so that when they’re ready, they can walk away without being pulled back by guilt, fear, or hope.

If you’re considering ending a toxic relationship:
• Get support (therapy, trusted people, resources)
• Start reconnecting with your needs and values
• Make a plan rather than acting only in moments of overwhelm
• Remember: leaving doesn’t require the other person to understand or agree

⚠️ Important note:
If the relationship involves domestic violence, coercive control, threats, or fear for your safety, this is a different situation. Please prioritise your safety and seek immediate support.

📞 U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call or text 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Or visit: thehotline.org
They offer confidential support, safety planning, and resources 24/7.

01/10/2026

It’s important to spot when a partner is becoming emotionally unavailable—because distance doesn’t appear overnight.

Sometimes it’s there from the start, other times it develops over time due to stress, past experiences, or unmet needs.

Emotional unavailability can have many causes, and it’s not always intentional.

That’s where relationship therapy can help—creating space to understand what’s really going on and how to reconnect.

01/07/2026

That first session back after a break (like the holidays) can feel overwhelming. You might walk in feeling like you have a million things to catch me up on, unsure where to even start. There’s no “right” place to begin. As your therapist, I won’t decide what’s important for you to talk about — you lead the way. I may gently help keep us on track, not to rush you, but to make sure we’re moving at a pace where nothing gets missed or skipped over. We’ll take it one piece at a time, together.

Curious about working together?

I offer a free 30-minute consultation so we can connect, go over what brings you in, and see if it feels like a good fit before you commit to sessions. You can learn more or book your session over on my website.

01/02/2026

So many of us grow up believing that a solid relationship means constant happiness, effortless chemistry, and never arguing. We think love alone is enough to carry us through, and that if there’s tension or disagreement, something must be “wrong.”

The truth is, a healthy, lasting relationship looks very different.

It’s not about perfection—it’s about connection, understanding, and effort. It’s built on honest communication, trust, and creating a safe space where both partners can be vulnerable. It’s about learning to navigate conflict, repairing after misunderstandings, and showing up consistently, even when it’s uncomfortable.

A strong relationship is less about always feeling in love and more about growing together, understanding each other’s needs, and supporting one another through life’s ups and downs.

Love is the foundation, but communication, respect, and effort are the bricks that make it solid.

Therapy can help by providing a safe space to improve communication, repair connection, and grow stronger together.

Schedule a consultation today.

12/29/2025

New Year’s resolutions sound motivating… but for many people, they quietly increase stress and anxiety.

Resolutions are often rigid, all-or-nothing, and loaded with pressure. When life inevitably gets busy, missing the mark can quickly turn into guilt, self-criticism, or the feeling that you’ve already “failed” the year.

Instead of unrealistic goals, try setting realistic intentions — especially in your relationship.

For example, instead of:
“Date night every Friday no matter what.”

Try:
• “We’ll prioritise connection when we can.”
• “We’ll check in weekly, even if it’s just 10 minutes.”
• “We’ll repair after conflict instead of avoiding it.”

Intentions allow flexibility. They leave room for real life, tired weeks, sick kids, work stress, and changing needs — while still moving you closer to what actually matters.

Growth doesn’t have to come from pressure.
Sometimes it comes from compassion, consistency, and realistic expectations.

12/26/2025

Ever notice the same thoughts or attitudes showing up in every relationship you’ve been in?

Sometimes it’s not the partner — it’s the pattern.
Certain beliefs like “They should just know,” “I’m better off doing everything myself,” or “If they loved me, they’d change” can quietly erode connection over time.

These thoughts don’t make you bad or unlovable — they make you human.
But left unchecked, they create distance, resentment, and emotional shutdown.

How to break the pattern:
✨ Notice your recurring thoughts
✨ Challenge the stories that come from fear, not truth
✨ Communicate needs clearly
✨ Slow down your reactions so you can respond instead of repeat
✨ Practice self-awareness, not self-blame

If you’re ready to understand why you show up the way you do — and how to change the patterns that are holding your relationships back — therapy can help.

Want to feel more conscious, connected, and secure in love?
Book a free consultation with me over on my website.

12/23/2025

As a relationship therapist, this is one of the phrases that makes me pause — not because the longing is wrong, but because the expectation is unrealistic.

Love doesn’t come with mind-reading abilities.
Your partner can care deeply about you and still miss what you need.

Expecting them to “just know” turns unspoken needs into silent tests — and those almost always end in disappointment.

When needs aren’t voiced, your partner is left guessing.
When they guess wrong, resentment builds.
And over time, that resentment erodes connection far more than an honest, vulnerable ask ever could.

Needing to ask doesn’t mean your relationship is broken.
It means you’re human.

Clear communication isn’t a sign of weak love — it’s how love stays healthy, safe, and sustainable.

12/19/2025

Are you really compromising… or just keeping the peace?

Compromise isn’t about losing yourself — it’s about creating space where both people can win.
Healthy relationships aren’t built on one person bending until they break; they’re built on two people meeting each other with openness, flexibility, and respect.

When you truly compromise, you’re saying:
“I value us more than being right.”
“I’m willing to adjust because this matters to you.”
“I trust that you’ll do the same for me.”

Real compromise strengthens connection, softens conflict, and shows your partner that their needs matter — without asking you to abandon your own.
It turns “you vs. me” into “us vs. the problem.”

If compromise feels one-sided or confusing, it might be time to look at the patterns underneath.
Support is available — and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Book a free consultation with me on my website to explore how you can build healthier, more balanced relationships.

12/12/2025

Realising you’re in a trauma bond can be overwhelming — but it’s a sign you’re finally seeing the relationship clearly.

It doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means your nervous system got attached to intensity, and now you’re ready for something healthier.

If you notice the signs:
✨ Name it without shame
✨ Create some emotional/physical space
✨ Reach out for support
✨ Strengthen your boundaries
✨ Listen to your body’s cues
✨ Reconnect with who you are

You don’t have to untangle this alone.

If you want help understanding your patterns and choosing safer, steadier love, book a free consultation with me on my website.

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268 E River Road Suite 150
Tucson, AZ
85704

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Website

https://www.thelocicenter.com/

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