by Stephanie Saari | Jul 7, 2025 | Blog, Couples Therapy |
Maybe you’ve always had trouble setting boundaries in relationships. You say “Yes” to everything, regardless of what you really want, and you stretch yourself thin trying to keep everyone else happy. You’re so accustomed to bending over backwards for the sake of other...
by Stephanie Saari | Jun 16, 2025 | Blog, Couples Therapy |
Maybe you or your partner have been struggling with substance abuse, and your relationship is suffering as a result. Perhaps you’ve both been trying to overcome this issue, but trying to support each other through the process hasn’t been enough. There’s no doubt that...
by Stephanie Saari | Dec 2, 2024 | Blog, Couples Therapy |
Maybe you constantly put pressure on yourself to be perfect for your partner. You might feel like you always have to look polished, act engaging and entertaining in private and in social settings, and accompany them to everything they invite you to. Additionally, you...
by Stephanie Saari | Mar 9, 2024 | Blog, Couples Therapy |
Enjoy this post from Renewed Relationships Counseling Group Associate Jill Cepela, AMFT, and learn more about working with her here. There’s nothing like spending quality time with your partner to feel close and connected. But in the hustle and bustle of daily life,...
by Stephanie Saari | Jul 18, 2023 | Blog, Couples Therapy |
Good communication is essential for any healthy relationship, but many couples find communication especially challenging. With different needs, feelings and default reactions, things can get heated quickly leading to regret about things said. Something I work with my...
by Stephanie Saari | Mar 30, 2022 | Blog, Couples Therapy, Media |
All couples have conflict but learning how to stay connected, even during the hardest moments, can prevent anger and resentment from damaging the relationship. I work with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy which helps couples identify their cycle of conflict...
