Lipstein Michael MA LMFT PS

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I am committed to offering an innovative approach to counseling couples that want more out of their relationships. I view marital problems as opportunities that can transform relationships. Challenging interactions can become more productive with updated skills. Thank you for considering my services.

All marriages have challenges. How do you feel about yours?

Are you feeling dissatisfied with your marriage?
Do you feel frustrated, discouraged, angry, or depressed?
Do you ever wonder what happened to the passion in your marriage?
Are you sick and tired of prolonged struggles about parenting, money, sex, or sharing of household responsibilities?
Are you afraid that your marriage is heading towards divorce? Or, that you will continue to remain in an unfulfilling marriage?

You are not alone.
Most couples experience these kinds of challenges sometime during their marriage. If you are ready to invest in changing your marriage, I am willing to assist you.

If you are ready to make changes in your life, here are a few things to consider:

Focus on taking control of yourself, not your partner; attend to your thoughts and actions, not your mate's
Begin to imagine what your relationship might be like if you moved past current limitations. This will require you to venture into the unknown rather than staying with what is familiar. Familiar is often experienced as safe or secure
Resist emotionally driven reactive impulses. Quiet yourself down, remain calm, and think before you act. This way you can keep your ultimate goals in mind
Avoid arguments and take time outs if necessary to quiet yourself down. Time to think alone can allow for more honest and respectful interactions when you reconvene
Brief, gentle but firm, statements about yourself are more effective than voicing opinions of what you think about your partner
Exercise your courage and take an honest look at yourself. What insights do you have that can identify beliefs, tendencies, or behaviors of your own that may contribute to some of the discontent, disrespect, or distance that exists
Seek professional help if you keep getting stuck

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