Do You Know What's in Your Shadow Side? There's a side of you that you may not be aware of - your shadow self or shadow side. This is the part of yourself that you hide from others, and sometimes even from yourself. It's made up of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors...
4 Ways Keeping Painful Stories Locked Inside Can Hurt You There are many reasons why we may choose to keep painful stories locked inside. It could be out of fear, shame, or a desire to protect ourselves and others. However, as much as we may think that keeping these...
How to Stop Fearing Judgment and Build Deeper Connections By Debra Feinberg, LCSW, Robert Jenkins, LCSW (Reviewed by Senior Level Therapists) Do you ever feel like you are walking on eggshells? Maybe you hold back an opinion in a meeting at work, hesitate...
Negative Thinking - a Hard Habit to Break Negative thinking is a common habit that many people struggle with. It is characterized by pessimistic thoughts and beliefs, such as “I can’t do this”, “Nothing ever goes right for me”, or “I’m not good enough”. These negative...
Relationship Challenges for New Parents Bringing a New Baby Home By Debra Feinberg, LCSW, Robert Jenkins, LCSW (Reviewed by Senior Level Therapists) Facing Emotional Challenges Is bringing your new baby home leaving you feeling stretched thin emotionally?...
4 Ways to Make Space for Your Feelings (And Why It Changes Everything) Do you ever feel like you are holding a beach ball underwater? You push it down with all your might, trying to keep it submerged, but the moment your grip slips, it pops up with aggressive...
The Comprehensive Guide to Active Listening in Relationships By Debra Feinberg, LCSW, Robert Jenkins, LCSW (Reviewed by Senior Level Therapists) Are you feeling unheard in your partnership, or finding that conversations quickly turn into misunderstandings? When...
Coping With Relationship Problems During Pregnancy By Debra Feinberg, LCSW, Robert Jenkins, LCSW (Reviewed by Senior Level Therapists) Local and Virtual Support for Pregnancy-Related Relationship Challenges Are you looking for support with relationship...
Is Being Right Worth the Fight? Choose Harmony Instead At Maplewood Counseling, we provide inclusive care for people of all races, cultures, and backgrounds, including interfaith, interracial, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and blended families. Our therapists bring lived...
Why Waiting Too Long to Get Couples Counseling Can Harm Your Relationship Introduction In the hustle and bustle of modern life, many couples find themselves facing relationship challenges. However, a common issue that often goes unnoticed is the tendency to wait too...