Mel Grusing LCSW

This Is How Narcissistic Parents Treat Their Children

New research shows how the narcissistic parenting style affects children.

Research Finds Parenting Style Affects Children in Unexpected Ways

The way parents relate to their children affects more than their emotional health, it also has an impact on their physical well-being, a new study found.

Ask Amy: My wife of 15 years wants a “hall pass” to stray from our marriage

Dear Amy: My wife had a moment of truth the other night.

Surviving a Narcissistic Partner: Should You Stay Or Should You Go?

Dear Terry, I’m definitely a “Fixer” and I married Tim knowing that he was controlling and self-centered. But I just never realized how hard it would be to live with someone who is so arrogant and …

The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Volunteering

Psychotherapy in exchange for volunteering in the community: What are the mental health benefits of such a program?

Your Marriage Counselor Can Predict Whether Or Not You'll Divorce. Here's How

Therapist Becky Whetstone has seen hundreds of couples for pre-marital counseling through the years. If she thinks an engaged couple needs more time to w...

5 Social Media Rules All Divorcing Couples Should Follow

Remember the good ol' days when our relationships were more clearly defined? Most could pretty easily be put into four main buckets: family, friends, acq...

Is It Time to See a Marriage Counselor About Your Money Problems?

If you can't stop fighting over money, it might be time to see a marriage counselor.

Finding a pro-marriage counselor

Counselors are not all pro-marriage. Did you know that? In fact, most counselors are pro- “individual happiness.” This means that many of them will prioritize personal happiness above a marriage relationship, which means if you are unhappy in your relationship, and unhappy in your efforts to improve the relationship, they will suggest and recommend divorce. […]

9 Signs He's Not The Marrying Type, According To Marriage Counselors

6 Things a Marriage Counselor Would Tell You

Every relationship has its bumps — but these expert-backed tips can help feuding duos smooth things back out again.

Should You See A Marriage Counselor Or A Divorce Lawyer?

A divorce lawyer and a marriage counselor walk into a bar... Sounds like the beginning of a joke. But your relationship problems are no laughing matter. ...

Could Alexa and Google Home become marriage counselors?

Virtual assistants like Amazon's Alexa and Google Home could soon help improve your relationship.

5 Marriage Counselors on What Therapy Can’t Fix

How Divorce Lawyers and Marriage Counselors Manage Money With Their Partners

They spend all day thinking about money and relationships—so what do they do with theirs?

Trouble in Paradise? 3 Signs It's Time to Talk to a Marriage Counselor

Keeping a marriage healthy is not easy; it takes two committed people to make it work. With everyday stresses like your children and your career, your marriage can get pushed to the backburner. It also doesn’t help that every day…

8 Things Your Marriage Counselor Is Thinking But Not Telling You

Stop wasting your time (and money!) in therapy and do as these experts say.

Find a Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Marriage and Family Counselor, Social Worker

The original Find-a-Therapist site with listings of therapists, marriage and<br>family therapists, psychologists, counselors, psychiatrists and treatment<br>programs. It offers a vast library of mental health information, medication<br>information, support forums staffed by licensed therapists, a library of<br>books recommended by our professionals who use them with their own clients,<br>and links to online tests, and other resources.

Ways to Deal with Family Conflicts Without a Family Counselor

No matter what the root cause of the conflict is, it’s essential that every family works through whatever conflict they’re going through family counseling.

Counselor gives advice to parents who are struggling at home with their families

Some parents are overwhelmed because they have tough decisions to make like how to keep their job since a parent has to be home with the children for virtual learning or do, they send their children back to school for in-person learning.