What’s the advantage to doing online couples counseling in Los Angeles? Los Angeles is a busy, traffic-filled city. We understand commuting isn’t easy and definitely isn’t stress-free. With online couples counseling in Los Angeles, you can avoid the traffic jams, parking debacles, and difficult scheduling situations. At Cycles Couples Counseling, we know many of you […]
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Where can I find an EFT Therapist in Los Angeles? We understand it can feel overwhelming to search for the right couples therapist, especially trying to find one in a big city like Los Angeles. If you’ve decided to try looking specifically for an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapist, then you’re already on the right […]
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Congratulations! You made it past the biggest hurdle, you and your partner decided to finally try couples therapy. This is probably one of the bravest decisions you can make. Deciding to enter therapy and share emotions with a third party can be very vulnerable. Finding a couples therapist can feel overwhelming. Okay, we’re down to […]
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Why does my couples therapist keep making us do enactments? One of the most frequent protests an Emotionally Focused Therapist hears is about the “turn and share” part of therapy. In Emotionally Focused Therapy we refer to these mini impromptu conversations as enactments. “Didn’t I just say it?” “This is awkward.” “They already know.” “They […]
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How do we know when we’re ready? Good question–How do you know when you are ready to stop couples therapy? Knowing when to end therapy takes careful planning. You, your partner and your therapist should take special consideration in deciding to wrap up couples counseling. Here we will offer some milestones and goals most therapists […]
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Is it over yet?? We get it. No one looks forward to counseling. It’s kind of like going to the dentist’s office—necessary to stay healthy, but not exactly appealing. How long do we need to do this? When can I be done? What’s the typical number of […]
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Attachment has been a big buzzword when it comes to couples counseling. This approach varies significantly from a lot of other traditional therapies. But, what does it mean? Why is it different? 9 Key Points of Attachment Theory Attachment is a deep and strong emotional bond that connects one person to another. It’s been thought […]
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You’re finally ready to start counseling. Congratulations! The hardest part is over. After scouring the Internet and looking for your perfect fit, you made the decision to finally start therapy. For many this can be nerve-racking, scary or even embarrassing. While everyone understands a trip to the dentist’s or a doctor’s appointment, counseling, unfortunately sometimes […]
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