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Carpenter Couple & Family Counseling, PLLC
Erica Carpenter, Ph.D., LMFT-S
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Rebuilding Your Relationship in Our New Normal
The pandemic has taken its toll on many of us in a variety of ways. As some sort of semblance of normalcy begins to appear as we start to...
Things Couples Don't Talk About Until They're in the Therapy Room
When couples are early in their relationship, they're likely not thinking about some of the harder things that may come up over time. As...
Journal Prompts for Seeking a Romantic Relationship
If you are one of the many who is actively engaging in the search for a romantic partner, sometimes it can be helpful to think about and...
What to Expect from Couples Therapy
Starting anything new can be a little scary, including going to therapy. It may even be a little scarier if you are going to therapy with...
The Art of the Adult Timeout
I know what you’re probably thinking: that timeouts are for children who are throwing a tantrum. But believe it or not, the premise of...
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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