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Can Couples Therapy Help When Only One Partner Thinks There’s a Problem?
You’ve noticed that something between you doesn’t feel quite right. You’re having the same conversation over and over, and it never seems to go anywhere. You miss how close you used to feel. Things look fine from the outside, but inside the relationship, you feel...
Does Dr. Kristin Barnhart Still Offer Relationship Coaching?
If you've found older articles, worksheets, or relationship resources online, you may be wondering whether I still offer relationship coaching. The short answer is no. And here's the good news. Today, my work is dedicated entirely to providing online therapy through...
Why You Fight With Your Partner After Seeing Family
You went to a family thing. Maybe it was dinner, a birthday, a holiday, or a quick visit that somehow took up most of the afternoon. Nothing huge happened. At least, not in a way that would sound dramatic if you tried to explain it later. No one yelled or stormed out....
What to Do When Your Fiancé Won’t Stand Up to Their Family
Your fiancé’s mom family questions another wedding decision. You look to your fiancé, hoping they’ll say something, but they stay quiet. Later, they say they didn’t want to create tension. Then they remind you that this is simply how their family communicates. You’re...
Wedding Day Anxiety: A Guide for the Bride Who Feels Overwhelmed
Are there therapists specializing in wedding day anxiety available for virtual sessions? Yes. Some therapists help brides and grooms with wedding day anxiety, and many offer virtual sessions. You may not see wedding day anxiety listed as a formal specialty, so look...
I’m Getting Married This Year, and Family Pressure Is Already Starting
You’re getting married this year, and suddenly everyone has thoughts. Your mom has feelings about the guest list. Your future in-laws have opinions about traditions. Someone wants to invite “just a few more people.” Someone else thinks the shower should be handled...
Do You Accept Insurance for Couples Counseling?
If you’re looking for couples counseling, one of the first things you may want to ask is, “Do you accept insurance?” That’s such a normal question to ask. Most people want to understand the cost before they take the next step. The simple answer is that many clients...
The #1 Couples Therapy Trend for 2026: Why Couples Are Starting Before Marriage
I’ve been noticing something in my work lately, and it honestly makes me feel hopeful. More couples are coming to therapy early.Before marriage.Before things feel heavy.Before they’re in survival mode. Not because something is “wrong.” But because they don’t want to...
Valentine’s Day and Mental Health: Real Talk
You wake up and your feed is full of roses and champagne. Meanwhile your real morning looks like coffee in a hoodie and a text that says, “Are we doing anything tonight?” If that’s you, take a breath. You’re human. And this is where Valentine’s Day and mental health...
Symptoms of Secondary Trauma: How News Exposure Can Affect Your Body, Mood, and Relationship
For some people, this has been building over time. For others, it’s felt close to the surface for a long time. It’s not just one upsetting story. It’s the steady drip of hard things, and the way they keep finding us. And we’re seeing more than we used to. People film...