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Carpenter Couple & Family Counseling, PLLC
Erica Carpenter, Ph.D., LMFT-S

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What Your Reactions in Relationships Might Be Trying to Tell You
We all have moments in relationships when our reactions surprise us—or our partner, friend, or family member. Maybe it’s snapping at a...


The Shifting Seasons of Love: Navigating Partnership in Your 30s & 40s
In your 30s and 40s, life can feel like a high-speed juggling act. Between building a career, raising kids (or deciding not to), managing...


Weekly Check-In Rituals to Strengthen Your Bond
Even the strongest relationships need intentional space to stay connected. Weekly check-ins offer couples a chance to slow down, reflect,...


Mindful Communication in Couples: How to Truly Hear (and Be Heard)
In every relationship, communication is key—but not just any communication. It's easy to talk, but much harder to truly listen. We often...


The Myth about Marital Conflict
As a couples therapist, one of the things I hear couples say the most is that their goal is to never argue. It is so often that our idea...
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