Relationships

Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a powerful and compassionate framework for understanding and healing codependency. Rather than viewing codependency as a flaw or character weakness, IFS sees it as a collection of protective parts doing their best to keep the person safe and connected. Codependency  often shows up as chronic self-sacrifice, people-pleasing, anxiety about others’ emotions, and difficulty setting boundaries. On the surface, it looks like someone who is “too

Introduction: Love That Lasts—By Design, Not Luck Healthy relationships don’t simply happen by chance. They are cultivated intentionally through understanding, trust, and shared growth. However, even strong couples can lose their connection amid the stresses of modern life. The Gottman Method  offers a structured, research-based pathway to restore communication, deepen intimacy, and create lasting emotional resilience between partners. At InSight Therapy , we integrate the Go

What Is a Genogram? A genogram is like a family tree with depth. Beyond recording biological relationships, it captures emotional bonds, patterns of behavior, health conditions, and significant life events. Symbols and lines show marriages, divorces, estrangements, mental health diagnoses, addictions, and more. With just one glance, both therapist and patient can see how generational patterns and unresolved legacies shape the present. Genograms as Tools for History Taking Dur

Infidelity is one of the most painful and destabilizing experiences in intimate relationships. It can feel like a betrayal so profound that it calls into question everything we thought we knew about our partner, our bond, and even ourselves. Yet, as psychotherapist Esther Perel suggests, perhaps there’s more to infidelity than meets the eye. Instead of viewing it solely through the lens of moral failure or personal inadequacy, she invites us to explore it as a complex and lay

Why is it that some people crave closeness in relationships while others seem to pull away when things get too intimate? Or why do...