Many of the couples we meet desire to make things work, to see their relationship restored. But some couples are getting a divorce and...

Why do we react so quickly when talking with our partner/spouse? It's the story we're telling ourselves. Tom Philp, LPC & CEO, explains...

What is "attachment" in relationships? Tom Philp, LPC, explains different types of attachment and why it's important to understand...

Experiencing grief as a couple can be challenging. Tom Philp, LPC & CEO, provides some insights on navigating through this process...

Can we really get our partners to read our minds? Tom discusses good communication, healthy perspectives and a Frasier comedy sketch in...

Often, the way we communicate as couples is much like music. Tom Philp, LPC & CEO of Stonebridge Couples, shares more about this very...

Tom Philp (LPC, CEO) encourages men in our latest vlog. Don't miss our new e-book! Our free gift to you! "How to Live Happily Ever After"...

Tom Philp (LPC, CEO) shares insights on why creating shared goals as a couple is so important. Don't miss our new e-book! Our free gift...

Tom Philp (LPC, CEO) shares how both perspectives in a relationship can be true. Vlog Transcript: I see this a lot in couples. Couples...

Tom Philp (LPC) answers the 3 main questions couples ask him: • Should we go to bed angry? • When do we compromise? • How long does...

Many years ago, my wife and I, and some other family members were driving to New Mexico - a favorite vacation spot frequented by many...

"All You Need is Love" From the moment we are born, we all share a need for love and connection. We begin to learn about trust and safety...

In my many years as a therapist, I have noted that one of the defining factors that causes distress within couples is the lack of...

PERSPECTIVES When first meeting with couples, Stonebridge therapists use a 3-session assessment process. We see couples together in the...

Relationships have a tremendous capacity to heal. They also have a tremendous capacity to hurt. The old adage, “Hurt people hurt people,”...

We are by nature social creatures, seeking out relationships with others and a sense of belonging in the world. When our need for...

If you find you are experiencing “virus information overload,” here are some tips for managing the daily deluge of news and social media.

Why Am I Emotionally Reactive to my Partner? When a couple gets caught in a negative cycle of interaction, several things can happen....

Marriage counseling is hard work. Maybe that is why less than 5% of divorcing couples come to therapy for help. What most don’t realize...

Without validation, communication breaks down and leads to power struggles about whose version of reality will win out. Marie sat with...