by Marissa Tunis | Jun 8, 2026 | Psychotherapy, Therapy for Men
Breaking Stigma and Prioritizing Emotional Health Mental health is important for everyone, yet many men hesitate to seek therapy due to social stigma, cultural expectations, or fear of appearing weak. This can lead to untreated anxiety, depression, and relationship...
by Marissa Tunis | May 14, 2026 | Couples Therapy, Relationships, Trauma and EMDR
Understanding the Ripple Effects of Trauma Trauma does not only affect the individual; it can ripple into relationships as well. People who have experienced trauma may struggle with trust, emotional regulation, and intimacy. Partners, friends, and family members can...
by Marissa Tunis | Apr 26, 2026 | Relationships, Therapy for Men
You meet someone great. Things feel good. And then something shifts. You start pulling back, finding reasons to slow down or disappear entirely. Maybe this happens with everyone you date, and you’re left asking yourself the same question: why can’t I just...
by Marissa Tunis | Apr 17, 2026 | Break-Up Recovery
Breaking Up With Empathy: How to End a Relationship With Care and Respect Ending a relationship is one of the most emotionally complex experiences a person can face. Whether you have been together for a few months or many years, a breakup stirs up grief, confusion,...
by Marissa Tunis | Apr 13, 2026 | Psychotherapy
Helping Clients Grow Through Connection and Awareness Humanistic therapy focuses on personal growth, self-awareness, and the inherent potential in every individual. Unlike approaches that only address symptoms, the modern humanistic therapist emphasizes empathy,...
by Marissa Tunis | Mar 29, 2026 | Psychotherapy, Relationships
Covert narcissism, sometimes called vulnerable or shy narcissism, is less obvious than the classic grandiose type. People with covert narcissism may appear shy, sensitive, or self-effacing, yet they often struggle with deep insecurities, a need for validation, and...
by Marissa Tunis | Feb 27, 2026 | Relationships, Therapy for Men
Understanding Patterns That Keep You Stuck Co-dependency is a relationship pattern where one partner sacrifices their own needs to care for or control the other. These relationships can feel intense and emotional, but they often involve imbalance, enabling behaviors,...
by Marissa Tunis | Feb 8, 2026 | Relationships, Therapy for Men
Why We Push and Pull in Love. Many people notice a pattern in their relationships where they want closeness but also feel the need to pull away. This is called the approach-avoid pattern. It often comes from attachment styles, past experiences, or fear of...
by Marissa Tunis | Feb 1, 2026 | Relationships
Why Jealousy Is a Normal but Painful Emotion: Jealousy often carries shame because it’s seen as “petty” or “ungrateful,” yet it’s one of the most human emotions. It can appear when someone close to you achieves something you’ve wanted: a relationship, financial...
by Marissa Tunis | Jan 23, 2026 | Psychotherapy
Understanding Unexplained Guilt: Feeling guilty despite not having done anything wrong is more common than you might think. This type of guilt can stem from: Cognitive distortions: Automatically blaming yourself for situations beyond your control. Past experiences:...
