Have you met our newest therapist Courtney McHale? In session with Courtney, you will have the opportunity to regain clarity and purpose so you can experience life to the full. You will find her style to be warm and empathetic, as well as direct and honest. Courtney will work collaboratively with you to build a custom-fit plan for your specific context.
Specialties include – Self-esteem / Self-worth Issues, Boundaries / Codependency, Family / Relational Stress, Dating and Singleness, Grief and Loss
Also newsworthy – our very own Reid McGraw has transitioned from an LPCC to an LPC! This is a long road of countless (well, actually, specifically counted at minimum of 3000) hours of facilitating therapy for a variety of clients!
Specialties include – After Rehab Care, Behavior and Mood Problems, Men’s Issues, Young Adults and Teens, Stress Management
Relationship Green Flags – by Marissa Halstead
As I scroll on social media, there is a lot of content about relationship red flags. This usually includes a list of all the ways that a potential partner can be seen as toxic, annoying, or just downright abusive. In my experience as a therapist, I have heard many stories about the red flags in my clients’ relationships. Over time, I have started to realize there is much more emphasis on what NOT to look for rather than what TO look for. How can we know what to avoid when we do not even know what to look for in the first place? Here are three relationship green flags that are a sign that you are on the right track.
1) Honesty and Trust
2) Feeling Heard and Respected
3) Embracing Differences
Honesty and Trust – It might seem obvious as to why this is first on my list. How can you be in a healthy relationship with someone who you do not trust? You should not have to play detective in your relationship, but your partner should have a level of openness and transparency. If they have nothing to hide, they should not have an issue with you knowing where they are and who they are talking to. Having an honest and trusting character is one of the most important factors and the solid ground for a lasting relationship.
Feeling Heard and Respected – When looking for a potential life partner, we want someone who is able to receive the words we are saying and care about them. We want them to help us back into a connection with them. Sometimes this means they will work to change what you are requesting, sometimes it means that you will need to accept who they are. There has to be compromise in every relationship, but you definitely want to feel heard and respected by your partner.
Embracing Differences – No two people are exactly the same, so expect differences in your relationship. This could mean differences in upbringing, difference in cleanliness, and maybe even differences in communication style. Differences can be deal breakers depending if they conflict with your values, but most differences within couples can be worked with and eventually be seen as strengths. Your partner should want to strive towards health with you, not against you, to make your relationship the best that it can be.
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