Category Archives: Couples Therapy

When It May Be Time to Leave Your Marriage

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Alisa Hafkin

The decision to leave a marriage is always a difficult one and should never be taken lightly. As a marriage counselor, I have seen many marriages healed that seemed on the verge of ruin. Sadly, though, some marriages cannot be … Continue reading →

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Finances: The Hot Button for Couples and What You Can Do About It

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Alisa Hafkin

Money is one of the leading causes of stress and conflict in a marriage. Entering into a marriage with debt and a lack of complete honesty about money are two factors that cause stress. Blending families can add additional financial … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Marriage Counseling

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Alisa Hafkin

One of the most important lessons I try to help my clients understand is that maintaining a long-term intimate relationship takes a lot of work, and the work is ongoing. It’s not like you can work on your marriage once … Continue reading →

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How to Work Out the Big Conflicts in Marriage

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Alisa Hafkin

Every marriage has differences and conflicts because every marriage is made up of two people who have different backgrounds, perspectives, and personalities. It’s inevitable that you will disagree in some areas. Most couples can work through the small conflicts, but … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Problems to Work on in Your Marriage

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Alisa Hafkin

Top 5 Problems to Work on in Your Marriage  If you got married expecting “happily ever after” without any effort on your part, you’ve probably discovered by now that it doesn’t work that way. Having a healthy marriage takes a … Continue reading →

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Does a Marriage Counselor Ever Recommend Divorce?

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Alisa Hafkin

As a couples therapist, my goal is to help couples who experience difficulty in their relationships take personal responsibility for who they are and how each contributes to the relationship. This also means they must be personally responsible for the … Continue reading →

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How to Talk to Your Spouse about Feeling Insecure in Your Marriage

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Alisa Hafkin

If you are feeling insecure in your marriage, it is possible that the source of insecurity may not be in the marriage itself, but within you. The good aspect of understanding this is that you now have a starting place … Continue reading →

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Can you Take a Narcissist to Marriage Counseling or Couples Therapy?

Posted on October 16, 2019 by AHafkin

A person who demonstrates narcissistic personality traits can be difficult to help through marriage counseling or couples therapy, though it is not impossible. But entering marriage counseling is only the beginning of healing for those dealing with a narcissist. What … Continue reading →

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Can I Save My Marriage If My Spouse Isn’t Trying?

Posted on July 31, 2019 by AHafkin

It is common that only one spouse is willing to work to save a struggling marriage. Fortunately, in many cases, one partner can make changes that will turn the marriage around dramatically. Some marriages need to end, especially if there … Continue reading →

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Second Marriages and Couples Therapy

Posted on June 10, 2019 by AHafkin

You may have heard that second marriages have a higher divorce rate than first marriages. But yours doesn’t have to be a statistic if you know what to expect and take steps to strengthen your bond. If you haven’t remarried … Continue reading →

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