Love Heal Grow Counseling | Relationship Blog by Expert Therapists

Surviving and Thriving During COVID-19

by Megan Lara Negendank, MS | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Relationships, Self Care

We’re more than 8 months in to the coronavirus pandemic and it’s safe to say that many of our clients are experiencing burnout related to the changes we’ve experienced in 2020. We’ve battled mandatory quarantines, travel restrictions, changes...

When Sex is Painful

by Megan Lara Negendank, MS | Relationships, Sex Therapy

When sex is painful, we may find ourselves wondering what’s wrong with us, struggling to relax and enjoy ourselves during intercourse, and maybe even avoiding sex all together. An activity that we hope will be a time of connection, pleasure and...

Coming Out

by Megan Lara Negendank, MS | Inspire Me, Relationships

Coming out is a celebration. Coming out is complicated. Coming out is scary. Coming out is lonely. Coming out is like finally being able to breathe. Coming out is unifying. Coming out is overwhelming. Coming out is awkward. Coming out never ends. These are...

Lower your expectations. Lower them again. Lower them again. (Coping with perfectionism during the holidays)

by Daylyn Musante | Perfectionism

Holidays take on various meanings, experiences, and expectations for all of us. Enjoying rituals of connection and celebration; honoring cultural and religious traditions; spending time with family and loved ones; taking some time to reflect and set intentions for the...

How to Set Boundaries with Family During the Holidays

by Madison Hamzy | Family

The holiday season has arrived! Tis the season for cookie baking, latkes making, and binging cheesy Hallmark movies. It’s the season of giving, joy, and for many…anxiety. While the holidays are intended to bring warmth and cheer, they often leave us feeling...

Perfectionism: How to Love Yourself When It Feels Like You Aren’t Enough

by Madison Hamzy | Perfectionism

Perfectionists. We know them, we love them, maybe… we are them. You might be thinking, well what’s so wrong with being a perfectionist? Hear me out – there is a distinct difference between the pursuit of growth and achievement, and the pursuit of...

Spice Things Up in Your Relationship 10 Intimacy Building Activities

by Veronica Perez-Thayer | Intimacy, Relationships

It’s the first of the month and as you’re sifting through your bills and planning out the goings-on for the next month, you find yourself reflecting back on last month. Well, that was kind of hamster wheel. Life feels like an assembly line of tasks,...

Domestic Violence Awareness & Advocacy In California

by Megan Lara Negendank, MS | Domestic Violence

At Love Heal Grow, most of our clients are survivors of abuse. Sadly, this isn’t surprising as 1 in 4 women have experienced violence by a partner, 7 million children live in families in which severe partner violence has occurred, and 500 women are sexually assaulted...