A Therapy & Mental Wellness Blog

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Being in a relationship does not necessarily mean that you are always happy or satisfied. It is normal for one or both partners to feel unhappy, unsatisfied, or even lonely at some point. Yes, even when you have a loving partner to spend your days and nights with, there are times when you will feel lonely. Society and culture have falsely created a narrative that being in a relationship with someone will automatically cancel

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT We have all had friendships in our lives; from daycare to retirement, naturally, we deal with many ups and downs, but overall, they are beneficial. Friendships impact our health and well-being, but developing or maintaining friendships can be challenging, especially if new relationships are forming outside the bond that two people share. When you understand the importance of social connections, you understand the need to cont

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Being in a new relationship can be so exciting that it's easy to assume that the "honeymoon phase" will last forever. Most of us know this all too well. However, that's not the case. After the initial butterflies have dwindled, you or your partner may become bored and even antsy, especially if the relationship is not built on a genuine and strong connection. After a while, the relationship may start to feel dry and routine. I

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT It is normal to go into a relationship with expectations about how you will be treated and how your partner will act in certain situations. Expectations can be a good or a bad thing in a relationship, depending on how they are approached. If one partner goes in with expectations that are never communicated, they could be setting themselves up for disappointment. However, if expectations are set and are too high, this can lead

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Navigating feelings can be challenging but trying to navigate someone we love can be even more challenging. Often, individuals cannot find the right words to say to someone going through a challenging time. Whether that individual is a sibling, a parent, a child, a coworker, or a close friend, it's not easy, and we want to support them. Taking steps to validate their feelings, ease their load, and communicate that they are no

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Breakups are tough to navigate. Sometimes, it would be easier to delete the person from our lives and move forward. Still, we cannot, especially during today’s dating scene where individuals are in long-term relationships without a label—making it more difficult to move on. As the process can be drawn out at times, here are some tips on moving forward during a breakup. Create distance from your ex. Most notably, during a brea