


Success Stories: Karen and Peter
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On the vulnerability of sharing success stories:
Sometimes a couple wants to share their story. We’re really appreciative of the vulnerability and trust such a feat takes, and we hope…

Success Stories: Kevin and Paula
Advice, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Hope, Marriage Counseling, Success StoriesOn the vulnerability of sharing success stories:
Sometimes a couple wants to share their story. We’re really appreciative of the vulnerability and trust such a feat takes, and we hope…

Success Stories: Sydney and Andrew
Advice, Communication, Hope, Intimacy, Marriage Counseling, Success StoriesOn the vulnerability of sharing success stories:
Sometimes a couple wants to share their story. We’re really appreciative of the vulnerability and trust such a feat takes, and we hope…

Success Stories: James and Susan
Advice, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Hope, Marriage Counseling, Romance, Success StoriesOn the vulnerability of sharing success stories:
Sometimes a couple wants to share their story. We’re really appreciative of the vulnerability and trust such a feat takes, and we hope…

A Marriage that Heals
Advice, Communication, Hope, Intimacy, Marriage Counseling, TraumaWritten by Glen Denlinger
There are numerous functions and purposes for marital love. One our society doesn’t talk about enough is the healing function of marriage. As children we all…

Support for Anxiety and Depression in Relationships
Advice, Anxiety, Communication, Depression, Hope, Marriage Counselingby Sharon Hamilton, LPC
I often work with couples that struggle to understand each other when one person suffers from anxiety or depression. This has become even more common since the COVID-19…

What Should I Not Tell a Marriage Counselor?
Advice, Communication, Marriage CounselingAll relationships go through phases. Sometimes, you’re perfectly in sync with your partner and your personalities just click. You are open when communicating with each other, and you are excited

Marriage Counseling: What Not To Say
Advice, Communication, Marriage CounselingBeginning marriage counseling means you are committed to doing hard work to restore your relationship. That work includes speaking your truth about hopes, fears, hurts, and happiness. Reigniting joy

50 Marriage Counseling Questions for Before and During Marriage
Advice, Communication, Intimacy, Marriage CounselingMarriage counseling—to some, it indicates failure. To others, it’s a sign of hope. And to many, it’s new and unknown territory, one that might have you Googling “marriage counseling tips”

How Long Does Marriage Counseling Take?
Advice, Communication, Hope, Marriage CounselingHow much time would you be willing to spend a week to get a happier, healthier, more enriching relationship with your spouse or partner? Marriage counseling sessions typically take around 50 minutes

Our Angry Marriage
Communication, Conflict Resolution, Intimacy, Marriage CounselingCarl and Jessica live right here in Wilmington and have been married for 13 years. They came to see me for marriage counseling because of physical intimacy problems and ...

Culturally Diverse Marriage
Communication, Conflict Resolution, Culturally Diverse, Marriage CounselingJorge and Kim* came to see me a short while ago here in our Herndon office for marriage counseling. Jorge was from Colombia and Kim was also from Columbia: the one in South Carolina.

Surviving an Affair
Affair Recovery, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Marriage Counseling, TraumaThe most common question we get at Well Marriage Center is some form of: “Can my marriage really survive an affair?” The answer is Yes.

A Thank You Letter
Communication, Conflict Resolution, Intimacy, Marriage Counseling, Parenting, TraumaTime and again we are inspired by the couples we work with. The email Dr. Steve Brown received recently represents the best of what our mission and hope is for our Northern Virginia communities. Good marriage counseling is more than just helping couples deal with an immediate problem.

Coming in Second
Communication, Conflict Resolution, Intimacy, Marriage CounselingOne of my recent couples, I will call them Jim and Diana, came to me with a very familiar struggle. Diana had a difficult time accepting that Jim would work late. When he did come home, he quickly turned on the computer or the TV. Even though she would often suggest they have a date night or watch a show together, Jim would find reasons to isolate himself.

Communication Problems
Communication, Conflict Resolution, Intimacy, Marriage CounselingJeff and Cindy came to their first marriage counseling session anxious to repair their 15 year relationship. The session started like most, me getting to know them and learning a bit more about their story. As we explored their marital strengths it was clear they deeply loved each other, but that love was now being questioned by each of them.

A Happy Couples Blog Post
Advice, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Hope, Intimacy, Marriage CounselingWe wanted to pass along a popular blog post in case you haven’t read it. In 2009 Dr. Mark Goulston authored one of the most-read couples related blog posts on the widely popular “Psychology Today” website.

Our Marriage Had To Change
Advice, Affair Recovery, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Hope, Intimacy, Marriage Counseling, TraumaSeveral of our couples have sent us the link to "The Third Metric," a feature story from the The Huffington Post about 4 couples who are prioritizing well-being and fun ahead of wealth, status, and being constantly "on."

Communication 101 Coaching!
Communication, Conflict Resolution, Marriage CounselingWell Marriage Center is launching a new marital wellness program!
Our Communication 101 Coaching program actually emerged from a powerful statement and moment during one of our Communication…