by Kate Kelsey | Jun 22, 2022 | Couples
Creating a sense of safety and security in our primary relationship is essential to a satisfying partnership. It creates a foundation in the relationship which allows each partner to be vulnerable, accepted, and appreciated. Additionally, it lends strength to the...
by Kate Kelsey | Mar 4, 2022 | Couples
Therapy has become less stigmatized in recent years. People seem to have a greater willingness to talk about it and ask questions as they consider how therapy may be beneficial for them. One of the common questions I am asked about couples therapy is what’s the...
by Kate Kelsey | Oct 14, 2021 | Couples
In my Colorado based practice, I have heard clients say they were nervous about going to pre-marital counseling. Although reasons for why varied, there are some common themes worth mentioning. And I want to reassure you, reader, that if you’re considering...
by Kate Kelsey | Sep 16, 2021 | Couples, Life Transitions
According to the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, divorce impacts many families, and a number of divorces occur in households with children under the age of 18. Parenting is challenging and can be even more so when divorce occurs. It’s common for...
by Kate Kelsey | Sep 1, 2021 | Couples
Therapy is commonly thought of as something a couple does when there’s something wrong in the relationship or as a last attempt to repair before calling it quits. While many couples seek therapy because there’s some sort of breakdown in their relationship, it’s not...
by Kate Kelsey | May 27, 2021 | Couples
Families ideally bring safety, structure, and stability to our lives. However, families are not perfect. In fact, many of us experience some good and some bad while growing up. Many of us experience dysfunction. Regardless, our families of origin effect how we...