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The fight about whether to book the vacation is actually about security versus adventure. The disagreement over Sunday plans is really about rest versus connection. You keep circling the same conflicts because you're arguing about logistics while something deeper is driving the tension. What looks like stubbornness or incompatibility is often a collision between the core values that shape how each of you moves through the world. Understanding the Invisible Architecture of Con

Your daughter slammed her bedroom door so hard the picture frames rattled. Your son is sulking in the basement, refusing to come up for dinner. The fight started over the TV remote, but you know it's about more than that. It's always about more than the remote, or the front seat, or who got the bigger slice of cake.  You've tried everything: timeouts, family meetings, bribing them with ice cream to just be nice to each other for five minutes. Nothing sticks. And lately, you'v

Imagine you're a garden where everyone is welcome to pick flowers whenever they please, no questions asked. At first, you felt proud of your generosity, watching visitors leave with armfuls of your beautiful blooms. But slowly, you began to notice something troubling: your garden was becoming barren, your soil depleted, and you were left wondering why you felt so empty when you had given everyone exactly what they wanted. Sound familiar?  If you've ever found yourself saying

A butterfly spends most of its transformation hidden away, working through changes we can't see from the outside. One day it's struggling...

Imagine walking through a room filled with mirrors. Some reflect clearly what is in front of them. Others are fogged, distorted, or tucked away in corners you rarely glance at. You might walk past them daily, unaware that their subtle reflections still shape how you feel, how you love, and even how you protect yourself. These hidden mirrors are like the unconscious mind. They quietly direct much of your life without you even noticing.  The patterns formed there are powerful,

Have you ever felt like your body was trying to tell you something, but you couldn’t quite figure out what it was saying? Maybe your...

Have you ever felt like you're carrying around a heavy backpack of emotions, even when you can't quite name what's inside? Maybe you've...

Therapy is deeply personal and most everyone wants to feel comfortable, heard, and grounded in an online session. Whether you’re just...

Even in our modern times, social anxiety is still heavily misunderstood. It goes beyond just being shy in a crowd. It’s a deep, persistent fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected in social situations. For some, even making eye contact or speaking in a group setting can feel overwhelming.  If you’ve ever found yourself dreading everyday interactions, avoiding gatherings, or overanalyzing conversations long after they end, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there’s a powerfu

Whether you’re looking for couples therapy, family therapy, a therapist for yourself, or grief counseling in Philadelphia it’s good to know that there are different options available. For some, it’s about the comfort that comes from seeing their therapist in person with an in-office visit.  However, for others, it’s about the anonymity and privacy that only comes from receiving online therapy. For these individuals, the ability to receive online therapy in the comfort of the

There are many benefits of participating in group therapy that can help individuals who are experiencing specific issues in their lives. At New Narrative Therapy, our therapists  are dedicated to helping people overcome obstacles through consultation, assessment, and specialized treatment. Focusing on Group Therapy Support For some individuals, a feeling of being that they are alone in their situation and that no one else is experiencing the same type of issue they are dealin

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has emerged as a powerful, evidence-based treatment for trauma and related...