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As a couple’s therapist, one of the most difficult questions I am asked is “Are we going to make it?”. The beauty of relationships, and...

I remember the first time I submitted a blog for Amy Wine Counseling. It was an absolutely terrifying experience. Thoughts of “what if...

Have you ever wanted to ask your therapist something, but were afraid to do so?  Well, have no more fear.  Over the next couple of blogs,...

At Amy Wine Counseling, our team is always looking for ways to increase our client’s success. Our job is not to create goals for you, but...

Be careful who you ask to define the Golden Rule. You might hear, “The person with the gold makes the rules!”.  Any smart husband or wife...

The practice of play therapy dates back to the early 1900’s.  Almost every theoretical orientation such as Adlerian, Jungian, Gestalt,...

Well folks, ‘tis the season to be jolly! Of course, life is hard, and we may have had our share of troubles throughout the year, but the...

Self-care in a time like this is so needed. During the holidays, I constantly watch people get angry over necessary—and sometimes...

The holidays are really great. It’s an opportunity to get together with friends and family you haven’t seen in a while, indulge in some...

Is there a time of year that is more food focused than the November/December holiday season? The amount of food and diet talk that pops...

Often times in my sessions, clients’ will ask me “What books can I be reading right now to help me with x-y-z?”   You would think that...

Let’s be honest, if left unchecked, marriage can become monotonous.  Intimacy decreases as individuals have their daily routines. Spouses...

In continuation of my LGBTQIA+ series, I decided to go from the term with the most difficulty to the term that is the most mainstream:...

I remember being so excited when I finally found out that my full license had been processed and published!  This was before the State...

The game of love is tough. Two different players, with different strengths and different skill sets. In a relationship, sometimes it can...

October is a wonderful month to be prideful as it houses both National Coming Out Day which is on October 11th along with LGBTQIA+...

It’s come to my attention lately that all of us get berated daily with negative and destructive messages about ourselves. Sometimes, we...

There’s a hilarious video that’s been floating around YouTube for a number of years now.  It’s titled, “It’s Not About the Nail” and it’s...

As a therapist, I am well aware of the stigma that comes along with seeking counseling or therapy. I think one reservation...

Many times when we think of building a child’s self-esteem or internal motivation, it comes in the form of compliments, pats on the back,...