I like to think of therapy as having a conversation. The first step to starting therapy is discovering that some extra help is needed. There are intersections in our lives when we are most likely to become stuck and we can remain stuck for many years. These intersections can be a new relationship, engagement, marriage, birth, new job, kids starting school, graduations, financial crisis, and the list continues. Therapy is designed to help you to become unstuck. Remember, sometimes the problem is not the real problem.

The primary cause of marital struggles is communication difficulties. 

Tell me if this sounds familiar… One of you hears something that is off. The other one then questions it and becomes defensive. Several things are said and now everyone is feeling attacked or defensive. Things go from annoyed to angry and then maybe to yelling or cursing. Maybe it gets worse but resolution is not found. This is followed by periods of withdraw and moodiness.

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Are you a newlywed? Did you just get engaged? Are you and your partner looking to take your relationship to the next level? When you’re considering marriage, deciding on your honeymoon or figuring out where you want to live are among the first things you start to plan. Premarital counseling might be last on your list, if it’s there at all. While it’s not an engagement topic that’s very fun or romantic, premarital counseling can set your marriage up to succeed and survive long-term, in spite of the odds. Premarital counseling can…

Neurodivergent and ADHD

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is often miss diagnosed and under diagnosed. The best forms of treatment range from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices. ADHD is often times diagnosed in addition to other things such as addiction, anxiety, or depression. Relationships with ADHD in the mix are complicated at best but with therapy can be manageable.

Additional services can be complicated.

The specialty services that are provided at Mint Family Therapy are anxiety, depression, domestic violence, trauma, emotional regulation, anger management, PTSD, family reintegration, court ordered services, couples infidelity, couples with ADHD, couples with sexual complications and other forms of therapy involving relationships.