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Couples Therapy

Relationship Checkup & Maintenance

Just like regular health checkups keep your body in shape, relationship checkups help keep your partnership strong. Waiting until conflict arises can make issues harder to resolve—but checking in regularly can prevent problems before they start. Learn how to assess your relationship’s health, communicate effectively, and keep your bond thriving.

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Couples Therapy

Gender Roles & Expectations in Relationships

Gender roles and expectations have shaped relationships for generations, but as society evolves, so do these dynamics. From household responsibilities to emotional expression, shifting norms can create both opportunities and challenges for couples. In this article, we explore how gender roles influence modern relationships, common struggles couples face, and practical strategies to create a balanced, fulfilling partnership.

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Relationships

5 Relationship Problems That Aren’t!

They’re Actually Bids for Connection Clients often come to couples therapy in Pasadena at California Integrative Therapy with a laundry list of relationship problems. They tell us about how their partner has broken their trust or let them down, how one

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Relationships

Olympic Curling and Couples Therapy!

What does an Olympic mixed doubles curling team have to do with the relationships I see in couples therapy in Pasadena? On the surface, these are two wildly different types of relationships but dig deeper and they have more in

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Relationships

Can Couples Fix a Toxic Relationship?

Yes! Couples can fix a toxic relationship.  A good couples therapist knows that human relationships are difficult. They also know that we are all just doing our best being humans and that we often do things we regret.  One of

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Relationships

The Dos and Don’ts of Marriage Counseling

When it comes to marriage counseling, many of our clients come into the practice with anxiety and nerves. Whether this is your first time coming to therapy or your first time coming to therapy with your partner, it’s normal to

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Relationships

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Couples

This New Year’s Eve do something a little different with your partner… make some resolutions for your relationship! Check out these top 5 New Year’s resolutions for couples from couples therapist and marriage counselor, Dr. Chris Tickner. #1 — Date

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Relationships

5 Holiday Outings for Couples in Sacramento

While providing couples therapy and marriage counseling in Sacramento, I have learned that all good relationships require maintenance. You have to work at it. Couples therapy can certainly help. But sometimes, the best thing you can do for your relationship

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