by Gina Nelson | Sep 12, 2023 | Couple Therapy, EMDR
Blame the Perpetrator In our culture, there is this innate sense to blame and justify our anger as a result of someone else’s behavior. Now don’t get me wrong, I wholeheartedly believe in the vows of marriage with trust and monogamy, unless otherwise agreed upon by...
by Gina Nelson | Apr 11, 2023 | Couple Therapy
For Better or Worse In the beginning of a romantic relationship, nobody ever expects their love to be challenged by betrayal or emotional abuse. It starts out so subtle, and the warning signs can go unnoticed or even be dismissed because “this couldn’t really be...
by Gina Nelson | Jan 17, 2023 | Codependence, Couple Therapy
It’s been 27 Years On January 13th my husband and I celebrated our 27th year wedding anniversary. It doesn’t seem like it’s been that long as I look back and reflect on my 22-year-old self in a wedding dress walking down a big cathedral aisle of the...
by Gina Nelson | Jul 18, 2022 | Couple Therapy
Fiercely Independent Women It’s not a coincidence that my practice consists of fiercely independent women who are high functioning, highly successful, present themselves as self-confident in the work environment, are self motivated, and who attract others because of...
by Gina Nelson | Mar 21, 2022 | Couple Therapy
Contempt This is one of those emotions that most people couldn’t define. In fact, when I initially thought about this word all I could think of was the offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law, i.e. contempt of court. Yet I have heard this...
by Gina Nelson | Nov 9, 2021 | Couple Therapy
What People Want We are wired for connection and belonging. Most people crave a loving relationship and companionship. Millions of dollars are spent every year on self-help books to try to improve or sustain happiness in relationships. What Healthy Relationships Need...
