Natalia Mirkowicz, MA, LMFT, LPC

29/11/2018

“This is a message couples should hear all the time. They don’t.”

This is a message married couples should hear all the time. They don’t.

31/10/2018

Happy Halloween to you and your families 🎃

A little humor to kick off your Wednesday morning, especially with this rainy Austin weather!

04/10/2018

Couples may ask when therapy is “warranted” and at what point is it best to go?

The magic ratio, via John Gottman, is 5 positive interactions per one negative. This article discusses that once you start to notice more negative than positive interactions with your partner, don’t wait!

Preventative work is often most effective and eliminates years of unnecessary suffering.

How do you know it's time to go to couples counseling with your partner? Does it even work? Experts weigh in on therapy and when couples should go.

26/09/2018

“Resist the divisive either/or”

If you haven’t read Brene Brown’s “Braving the Wildnerness”, now is the time more than ever.

Is there tension and vulnerability in speaking truth to false choices? Hell, yes. It’s the wilderness.

But most of the criticism comes from people who benefit from divisiveness and try to shame us for not hating the right people.

It’s definitely messier taking a nuanced stance, but it’s also the heart of effective activism, critical thinking, and true belonging.

Stay brave, kind, and awkward.

06/09/2018

A simple summary answering some common questions about therapy...

Just like anything else, do your research and take time to find the right fit. Therapy is an investment in your quality of life!

Experts share their tips on finding the therapist who's right for you.

15/08/2018

✨All the calm ✨😍😍

09/08/2018

Mindfulness has been shown to: ✔️decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression ✔️increase life satisfaction ✔️help us connect with ourselves and others

There’s a reason it’s a hot topic these days.

Feel free to “try on” one of these mindfulness techniques and see if it’s a good fit for you.

Plus, who doesn’t love an easy-to-use list!? 😊

After much experimentation over the years, I found these three most effective ways to be more mindful into each day and week. Why not try them yourself!

29/07/2018

Sometimes you (and those in your life) may need this reminder ❤️ Both pieces can be true.

Happy Weekend Friends.

You are allowed.

(Image via GoodTherapy.org)

30/06/2018

Happy Saturday friends!

Wishing you a weekend well spent, recharging in your own way. For me that means pool time and spending time with my people. 😎

08/06/2018

Su***de can 100% be avoided. This article explains what to do if you notice a loved one struggling. We’re all in this together 💕

Remember, you can always ask. Asking does NOT put the idea of su***de in someone’s head, and can open the door for help.

There are no easy answers for helping someone struggling with depression, especially if you’ve already tried and tried. Here are some tips from experts.

23/05/2018

Far too often, I work with couples who give into the "me versus you" mentality when it comes to disagreements, communication, s*x, finances, stress, parenting, etc... With this approach, there are no winners and the relationship loses.

Rather, let's make a radical shift to the "us versus the problem-at-hand" mindset. This increases connection and leads to more productive problem-solving.

"I think somehow it becomes that we're adversaries in our minds, and we stop thinking about sharing the vulnerable pieces of ourselves or being a team"

https://www.popsugar.com/love/Most-Common-Mistake-Couples-Make-43648842

First, you and your partner are so smitten that you doubt the honeymoon period will ever end, and before you know it, you find yourselves sitting in front of a