Themes: anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, intimacy, narrative therapy

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We don't like discomfort. And relationally, we tend to do anything in our power to avoid it. We'll intellectualize, we'll busy ourselves, we'll shut down... But the intimacy that you want is on the other side of confronting your discomfort. Let's talk about it.

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Themes: relationship issues, control issues, anxiety

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"I feel like sometimes I have to be your mother."

If you can relate to this phrase in your relationship, you may already be feeling the impact of this dynamic: constant irritability, high stress, and (of course) the complete lack of a sex drive.

Let's talk about it.

Themes: sexual intimacy issues, responsive desire

In this short & sweet episode, I talk you through ways to identify what warms you up sexually - even if intercourse feels "boring" or "neutral" to you.

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Themes: relationship issues, couples therapy, gratitude, mindfulness, four horseman (Dr. John Gottman)

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If your relationship is full of criticism, with few moments of gratitude or affirmation, we have a problem. For romance to thrive, a foundation of trust and genuine warmth is needed. Let's talk about it.

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• Struggling to feel gratitude towards your spouse? Let's talk. Schedule a 15-minute consultation for individual or couples therapy on my website: myintimacytherapist.com

Themes: female sexuality, female libido, responsive desire, embodiment, sensuality

Many women do not understand their sexual responsiveness, and will often compare themselves to how they meet (or don't meet) their husband's expectations. Let's talk about ways you can begin to understand the uniqueness of your body - rather than comparing to what you've heard from others.

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Themes: anxiety, intimacy issues, overwhelm

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If you are consistently overwhelmed or anxious, it will be harder to tap into your sexual desire - especially if you have responsive desire. Let's talk about the benefits of adding more negative space (or "blank space") to your daily routine.

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Themes: sexual intimacy, sex therapy, libido, sex drive

It is quite popular for couples to say "I just want intimacy to feel natural!" But what does that mean? What does it take for sex to feel natural and organic? Let's talk about it.

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• Resources and guides available at myintimacytherapist.com

Themes: secure attachment, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment

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For those who have a rocky relationship history, it can feel discouraging or impossible to imagine what a healthy, secure relationship looks like. Here's a picture to consider...

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