by Stephanie Saari | Feb 1, 2026 | Blog, Couples Therapy |
“Communication is the key to any relationship.” You’ve probably heard this phrase countless times, and for good reason. It’s true! But while most of us know communication matters, many of us were never taught how to communicate effectively....
by Stephanie Saari | Jan 4, 2026 | Blog, Couples Therapy |
You’ve been thinking about couples therapy for weeks, maybe months. You finally work up the courage to suggest it to your partner, and they say no. Maybe they brush it off, change the subject, or flat-out refuse. The rejection can feel deeply personal, leaving...
by Stephanie Saari | Nov 29, 2025 | Blog, Couples Therapy |
More couples than ever are navigating the unique challenge of working from home together. While some friends express envy at your flexibility and extra time together, others wonder how you manage constant proximity without losing your minds. The truth? Both reactions...
by Stephanie Saari | Nov 16, 2025 | Blog, Couples Therapy, Media |
In a thoughtful new article on Care.com, Stephanie Saari, LMFT, highlights how parenting often shifts couples into co-managers of life instead of partners in love. She offers expert-backed strategies for reconnecting even amid the chaos of school pickups, bedtime...
by Stephanie Saari | Nov 3, 2025 | Blog, Couples Therapy |
When your partner shares a frustration or concern, your first instinct might be to jump in with solutions. You care about them and want to help fix whatever’s wrong. But sometimes the most helpful thing you can do in that moment is simply listen. Being truly...
by Stephanie Saari | Sep 1, 2025 | Blog, Couples Therapy |
Lots of couples have questions about what’s “normal” when it comes to sex frequency. Maybe you’re wondering whether you and your partner should be having sex more often, or if you’re actually having sex too often in comparison to other couples. Truthfully, there isn’t...
