When Attachment Styles Clash: Building Bridges in Intimacy
Attachment and Intimacy, Growth and Understanding, Mental Health and Connection, Trauma and Relational Patterns, Conflict and Communication, Relationships and Dating, Tanisha Christie LCSW Liberation-Based Therapy Attachment and Intimacy, Growth and Understanding, Mental Health and Connection, Trauma and Relational Patterns, Conflict and Communication, Relationships and Dating, Tanisha Christie LCSW Liberation-Based Therapy

When Attachment Styles Clash: Building Bridges in Intimacy

Our intimate relationships can be a place where your deepest insecurities and relational patterns emerge. Attachment styles—your subconscious blueprint for navigating intimacy—play a significant role in how you connect with others. When attachment styles clash between partners, the result can be a dance of misunderstandings, emotional triggers, and unmet needs.

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The Hidden Costs of Chasing Perfection in Love
Love and Romance, Mental Health and Emotions, Perfectionism and Unrealistic Expectations, Emotional Wellness and Self-Compassion, Communication and Connection, Personal Growth and Healing, Tanisha Christie LCSW Liberation-Based Therapy Love and Romance, Mental Health and Emotions, Perfectionism and Unrealistic Expectations, Emotional Wellness and Self-Compassion, Communication and Connection, Personal Growth and Healing, Tanisha Christie LCSW Liberation-Based Therapy

The Hidden Costs of Chasing Perfection in Love

We see them. 

The flawless Instagram relationships with fairy-tale endings of curated proposals and choreographed dances at weddings. Our IG/TikTok feeds are constantly flooded with images of couple goals, perfectly timed vacations, effortless communication, and partners who seem to meet every emotional need without fail. 

But is this reality?

No. I’m not a hater but I’ve seen how the neverending pursuit of a perfect love story can often leave many clients feeling disillusioned, disconnected, and unfulfilled in the relationships that they do have.

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Why I Can’t See You and Your Partner for Individual Therapy
Navigating Challenges and Partnership Insights, Building Meaningful Relationships, Couples Counseling and Growth, Relationship Insights, New Jersey Therapy, Nicolas Guerrero Peña LSW Nicolas Guerrero Peña, LSW Navigating Challenges and Partnership Insights, Building Meaningful Relationships, Couples Counseling and Growth, Relationship Insights, New Jersey Therapy, Nicolas Guerrero Peña LSW Nicolas Guerrero Peña, LSW

Why I Can’t See You and Your Partner for Individual Therapy

It's not uncommon for individuals to seek help for issues that affect their relationships. Relationship problems can indeed take a toll on one's mental well-being, and seeking therapy is a commendable step toward addressing these concerns. However, there is a crucial distinction between individual therapy and couples therapy, and it's important to understand why therapists often cannot see both partners individually when relationship issues arise. This recently came up for me, so I thought it would be helpful to share the reasons behind this practice and why it is essential for the effectiveness of therapy.

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