The holidays are supposed to feel warm and connected, but for many families, they land more like tension and stress. It’s the time of year when everyone is under the same roof, trying to make everything work—meals, schedules, emotions, and expectations. That can bring back old arguments, stir up unwelcome memories, or make small things […]

Anger doesn’t always look the same from person to person. Some people yell, others go quiet. Some move faster, while others shut down completely. Around this time of year, when expectations are rising and energy is harder to come by, we may find ourselves snapping at small things or keeping score in our heads without […]

The holidays are a special time, but for many of us, they’re not always easy. Big family gatherings, packed to-do lists, long travel days, and full calendars can stretch us thin without us realizing it. While the season might sound joyful, it can take a real toll on our emotional and mental energy. Getting a […]

If you’ve been feeling a little more tired than usual, or maybe just off in a way that’s hard to explain, now might be a good time to check in with yourself. Life in Newport Beach often looks relaxing from the outside, but the stress behind the scenes can still run deep. That’s why people […]

Many couples come to us unsure of what exactly went wrong. They know things feel off, but they can’t always put their finger on why. As a marriage counselor in Newport Beach, we often see certain issues come up in different ways, over and over again. While no two couples are the same, there are […]

In a place like Newport Beach, life can look peaceful on the outside. The ocean views, the warm weather, the steady flow of day-to-day living. But inside, things can feel different. Stress starts to pile up. Rest doesn’t come easy. Some people can’t figure out why they feel anxious, even when everything seems fine on […]

When a couple walks into a room together, we often notice more than just what they say. The way they sit. How quickly one answers while the other stays quiet. These small things tell a story that words alone often miss. As a relationship counselor, we pay close attention to those stories not just because […]

Fall in Newport Beach may look peaceful on the outside, but inside many homes, the pace quickens. School is back, long weekends get filled up fast, and people start prepping for the holidays. Days get darker a little earlier, and those easy summer rhythms quickly fade. For some of us, that shift brings more than […]

As we head into late fall here in Newport Beach, the school year enters a busier stretch. Deadlines start showing up faster, and expectations often feel a little heavier. While the ocean breeze stays calm, life at home might not feel the same. If your teen has grown quiet, more distant, or seems like they’re […]

Anger is a part of being human. Everyone feels it from time to time, whether it’s because of a frustrating morning drive, an argument with a loved one, or work pressure that just doesn’t seem to let up. But when anger starts to take over too often or shows up in ways that feel hard […]