Emotional Wounds: Ways They Can Show Up in Your Relationship

Do you believe things that happened in your past can impact how you function in your relationships? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Being a therapist who works with individuals and couples,…

Ask Lisa: My husband is a workaholic

I have been going to see a therapist for 6 months now and my husband also went with me a few times but I feel it isn’t helping me and…

Ask Lisa: My boyfriend feels he’s not getting enough space

I had a question about relationships and spending time together. When my boyfriend gets home from work it is usually around like 7-8 and I usually cook dinner then we…

Getting Married? 6 Great Reasons to get Premarital Counseling

Despite the downward trend in the U.S. divorce rate (due to younger couples approaching relationships differently from baby boomers, says new data), many couples continue to face challenges in maintaining…

Finding Your Healthy Self to Find a Healthy Other

Relationship Coach, Jenna Ponaman, shares her personal story of finding self-acceptance and authenticity within herself to be open (and finding), the best possible partner for her. Have you ever found…

Making a Long Distance Relationship Work, Sam and Monica Style

How do you make a long distance relationship work? This is one of the questions I’ve been asked the most by couples all over the world. My short answer is…

#TheToolbox Best of Emotional Health and Relationships 2018

Happy New Year! It’s time for my annual end of the year celebration featuring the “best of” emotional health and relationship content from the closing year, including the three most…

Ask Lisa: Relationship With a Busy Partner

I am a 27 yr old professional in a new relationship (4 months) with a guy who just started a residency program which means he works about 80 hours a week,…

How to Be a Better Friend

Human connection can be powerful, meaningful and is much needed. We are wired to connect with others yet there are different types of connections, some seeking closer proximity and others…

Being in a Relationship with an Adult Child of an Alcoholic

Amy Eden, an adult child of alcoholics and long time writer and teacher on the subject, offers insight into navigating the waters of being in love with an “ACA.” Have you heard…