If you’ve landed here, maybe you’re curious about polyamory. Maybe you’re already in a polyamorous relationship. Or maybe you’re simply wondering why this idea keeps tugging at you. Wherever you are in that journey, I want you to know—you’re not alone.Polyamory, at...
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Let’s talk about our health concerns…
Dealing with health concerns, life-changing diagnoses, and physical changes can be emotionally and mentally tough. However, adopting healthy coping strategies can significantly enhance one’s quality of life and mental resilience. When faced with a diagnosis, whether...
Life’s Transitions: Can We Turn Challenges into Opportunities?
Life is full of changes, and some of the most significant ones happen during difficult times. When you go through tough experiences like losing someone, going through a divorce, dealing with illness, moving to a new place, or redefining who you are, it can feel...
Curious, Not Furious: A Kinder Path to Emotional Regulation
Have you ever found yourself snapping in a moment of frustration—only to regret it later? Maybe you shut down during conflict? Overwhelmed by feelings you can’t quite name? These experiences are not only common—they’re human. And one powerful tool that can help is a...
Don’t Just Communicate — Comprehend
We often hear that communication is the key to a healthy relationship. And while that’s true, it’s only part of the story. Understanding and comprehending your partner is the other part. It’s not enough to simply express your thoughts or listen to someone else’s...
Are Our Imagined Idealized Partners Really The Silver Bullet to Relationship Success?
Note: This article is for psychoeducational and informational purposes only and should not replace personalized support from a licensed mental health professional. Although it discusses a pain-point for many, it is in no way intended to diagnose, or be used as a means...
Pride and Polyamory: Honoring the Full Spectrum of Love in the Therapy Room
As a therapist, I see Pride Month as more than a celebration—it's an opportunity to reflect on the many ways people express love, identity, and connection. For some, that includes identifying as LGBTQ+. For others, it includes practicing polyamory—the intentional and...
Pride, Labels, and the Lie of Simplicity: Living and Loving Your Beautiful Mess
Note: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for personalized support from a regulated mental health professional. Although it discusses a pain point for many, it is in no way intended to diagnose or be used as a means of providing...
Why Couple’s Therapy
Struggling to Connect with Your Partner? You’re Not Alone.
Even strong relationships can get stuck in patterns of disconnection, conflict, or emotional distance. If conversations turn into arguments, intimacy feels pressured or absent, or you’re more like roommates than partners—it might be time to do things differently. In this post, discover how couples therapy with Shelley or Aaron can help you break the cycle, rebuild trust, and reconnect with compassion. In-person and virtual sessions available. Free consults offered.
Book now: https://ashleyneveupsychotherapy.janeapp.com/
It Shouldn’t be this way
I am sitting here with my mind racing and my hand shaking. I flinch at every little noise outside. Are they coming home? Is that them? What mood will they be in? It's fine. I'm fine. I am safe. There is no need to worry. Deep breathe. It helps, for a moment. You are...