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Relationships

Olympic Curling and Couples Therapy!

What does an Olympic mixed doubles curling team have to do with the relationships I see in couples therapy in Pasadena? On the surface, these are two wildly different types of relationships but dig deeper and they have more in

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Relationships

Can Couples Fix a Toxic Relationship?

Yes! Couples can fix a toxic relationship.  A good couples therapist knows that human relationships are difficult. They also know that we are all just doing our best being humans and that we often do things we regret.  One of

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Relationships

The Dos and Don’ts of Marriage Counseling

When it comes to marriage counseling, many of our clients come into the practice with anxiety and nerves. Whether this is your first time coming to therapy or your first time coming to therapy with your partner, it’s normal to

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Relationships

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Couples

This New Year’s Eve do something a little different with your partner… make some resolutions for your relationship! Check out these top 5 New Year’s resolutions for couples from couples therapist and marriage counselor, Dr. Chris Tickner. #1 — Date

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Relationships

5 Holiday Outings for Couples in Sacramento

While providing couples therapy and marriage counseling in Sacramento, I have learned that all good relationships require maintenance. You have to work at it. Couples therapy can certainly help. But sometimes, the best thing you can do for your relationship

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Depression

The Pain of Grief

The Pain of Grief “The pain of grief is just as much part of life as the joy of love: it is perhaps the price we pay for love, the cost of commitment. To ignore this fact, or to pretend that

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Sleep and Anxiety go hand in hand, and not in a good way. Get support now with Dr. Chris Tickner, MFT , Pasadena Therapist and Sacramento Therapist
Anxiety

Anxiety and Sleep

Anxiety and sleep go hand in hand, and not in a good way. When we don’t sleep well or get enough sleep, we are negatively impacted in many ways throughout our day. Daily exercise, regular meditation/mindfulness practice, and great sleep

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Infidelity

Intimacy After an Affair

After an affair, one of the most difficult aspects of the relationship is re-introducing and experiencing intimacy. This process can be painful and traumatic for both parties. Attempting to heal after an affair on your own is often difficult because

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