Healing after a breakup is a multifaceted and individualized process that requires time, self-reflection, and intentional effort. As a couples therapist in Los Angeles, I have witnessed the transformative power of embracing emotional expression, establishing boundaries, prioritizing self-care, seeking professional support, and cultivating a vision for the future. By incorporating these strategies into their healing journey, individuals can navigate the emotional landscape of a breakup and emerge stronger, wiser, and more resilient than ever before.

If you are in a relationship, chances are you have had some challenges at some point. Wondering if what you are experiencing is just a normal bump in the road of a healthy relationship? How do you know when it is time to call a professional and start couples therapy? We have put together the following article to help guide you through the signs it's time for couples therapy.

The Holiday Season may be filled with cheer for some, but for many people the holidays can be a complicated and triggering season. Especially for those who have strained relationships with family, it is important to take care of your emotional needs during the holidays. That may look like setting boundaries, ramping up your self-care, or starting therapy to help you cope. With the holiday season being ripe with triggers and family conflict, you may be wondering what type of support would be right for you?

Attachment style is becoming so well known in part due to authors like Amir Levine and Stan Takin who have made this information palatable and available. The reason it has stayed around in our conversations is because it’s incredibly impactful for our relationships. The way we were loved as children shapes how we love as adults. No matter how much we would like to deny the impact our childhoods have on our adult selves…the truth is our childhood wounding is alive in the present whether we choose to acknowledge it or not.

Premarital counseling is becoming more popular for couples seeking a foundational approach to building a lasting marriage because a strong foundation is a key component for success. PREPARE/ENRICH is a premarital counseling framework that helps couples build communication skills, conflict management tools, and discusses topics such as finances, children, and intimacy/sex.

At Flourish Mindset, we provide evidenced-based PREPARE/ENRICH methods to help you enhance your relationship and prepare for a lifetime together. Premarital therapy offers the opportunity to get to know your partner better, create a shared vision for your marriage, and assemble a tool kit of research-backed strategies to help you navigate conflict.