Stephanie Cook, LCSW

Stephanie Cook, LCSW If you need help, please contact http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ to find a counselor near you.

At Couples Counseling ATL, we are dedicated to helping people create lasting happiness and real connection using the most research-based approaches such as the Gottman Method; we offer virtual and in-person counseling and workshops. Couples Counseling ATL is the leader in the research based couples counseling and education, with a specialty in the Gottman Method, with 7 therapists and counting providing services virtually online as well as in person, with two convenient Atlanta locations (Poncey Highlands and Buckhead as of September 2021). This page provides free, up-to-date information, resources, articles, and inspirational messages related to relationship improvement, mental health and wellness

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💙 When you learn to navigate your emotions, your relationship transforms.Emotional awareness isn’t just about avoiding c...
08/30/2025

💙 When you learn to navigate your emotions, your relationship transforms.
Emotional awareness isn’t just about avoiding conflict—it’s about creating space for connection, trust, and deeper intimacy. 🌿

✨ Want to strengthen your emotional awareness and regulation skills?

Check out our latest newsletter here: https://www.counselingatl.com/newsletter

💡 Key Takeaways for Healthier Relationships 💡Your emotions aren’t just feelings—they shape your health, your communicati...
08/29/2025

💡 Key Takeaways for Healthier Relationships 💡

Your emotions aren’t just feelings—they shape your health, your communication, and your connection with your partner. 🌿

✔ Unrecognized emotions can create conflict and resentment.
✔ Emotional triggers often come from past experiences.
✔ Stress and bottled-up feelings show up in your body.
✔ Naming and managing emotions builds trust, safety, and deeper intimacy.

✨ Learning to manage emotions is one of the most powerful steps toward a stronger relationship.

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08/28/2025

When we don’t recognize or regulate our emotions, it can show up in painful ways:

☑️ Emotional Outbursts – saying things in anger you later regret
☑️ Emotional Avoidance – pretending everything is “fine” when it’s not
☑️ Blaming Others – assuming your partner is the problem
☑️ Resentment – bottling up feelings until they explode or push love away

💡 Healthy relationships thrive when both partners learn to identify, regulate, and express emotions effectively.

Want tools to strengthen your emotional awareness and build deeper connections? Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.counselingatl.com/newsletter

When emotions go unrecognized or unregulated, they can quietly damage your relationship. 💔👉 Emotional outbursts that lea...
08/27/2025

When emotions go unrecognized or unregulated, they can quietly damage your relationship. 💔

👉 Emotional outbursts that leave regret
👉 Avoidance that creates distance
👉 Blame that shifts responsibility
👉 Resentment that builds walls

The good news? Healthy relationships are built when both partners learn to identify, regulate, and express emotions effectively. 🌱

✨ Ready to strengthen your emotional awareness and connection? Start with our free newsletter here : https://www.counselingatl.com/newsletter

08/27/2025

🌊 Understanding Your Emotional Landscape 🌊

Think of your emotions like an ocean:
• Sometimes calm and peaceful.
• Other times stormy and overwhelming.
• Without navigation, it’s easy to feel lost or stuck.

Emotional awareness and regulation are like learning to sail. When you understand what’s happening inside you, you can steer yourself toward healthier, more connected relationships. 💙✨

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💡 Understanding and managing your emotions is one of the most important skills you can develop—not just for yourself, bu...
08/25/2025

💡 Understanding and managing your emotions is one of the most important skills you can develop—not just for yourself, but for your relationships too.

When you regulate your emotions, you:
✨ Communicate more clearly
✨ Navigate conflict more effectively
✨ Build deeper emotional connections

When you don’t, emotions end up controlling you—leading to outbursts, avoidance, or disconnection.

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💬 So many couples fall into the trap of “I’ll change if they do first.”The truth? Waiting for your partner to change kee...
08/25/2025

💬 So many couples fall into the trap of “I’ll change if they do first.”

The truth? Waiting for your partner to change keeps you both stuck. Real transformation starts when you take the first step—and that shift often inspires change in your relationship too.

Want more insights and tools for building stronger, healthier connections?
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✨ Strengthening your emotional intelligence isn’t about avoiding emotions—it’s about noticing them, understanding them, ...
08/22/2025

✨ Strengthening your emotional intelligence isn’t about avoiding emotions—it’s about noticing them, understanding them, and using them as valuable information.

Small daily practices like noticing emotional shifts, asking “why,” identifying patterns, and validating your feelings can create powerful changes in your relationships and overall well-being. 💡

Want more insights and tools for building emotional intelligence and healthier relationships?
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08/22/2025

💡 On paper, everything can look perfect… but your emotions know the truth.

When we ignore what our inner compass is trying to tell us, we risk burnout, dissatisfaction, and losing touch with ourselves. Listening to your emotions doesn’t make life easier—but it does bring you closer to living in alignment with who you truly are.

Reflection Time: Think back to a moment when your emotions were speaking to you—were you able to hear them? Or did you ignore them, only to later wish you hadn’t?

Get more weekly insights on emotional intelligence and relationship growth: 👉 https://www.counselingatl.com/newsletter

🧭 Your emotions act like an inner compass—guiding you toward what feels right and alerting you when something is off.The...
08/20/2025

🧭 Your emotions act like an inner compass—guiding you toward what feels right and alerting you when something is off.

They give you powerful clues about:
✨ What excites and motivates you
✨ What drains or exhausts you
✨ When you’re aligned with your values
✨ When you need to make a shift

Learning to listen to your emotions is the first step toward building a more fulfilling life and healthier relationships.

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🌟 This week, we’re diving into Emotional Intelligence 🌟Your emotions are more than just feelings — they’re powerful guid...
08/20/2025

🌟 This week, we’re diving into Emotional Intelligence 🌟
Your emotions are more than just feelings — they’re powerful guides in your life and relationships.

Stay tuned for upcoming videos and tips where we’ll explore:

• How emotions guide your decision-making 🧠💡
• Why ignoring them can lead to burnout or dissatisfaction 🔄
• How to truly listen to and trust your emotions for a more fulfilling life ❤️

✨ Don’t miss out on deeper insights!
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💞 Yesterday, we celebrated National Couples Day—a beautiful reminder to honor the love you share and the journey you’re ...
08/19/2025

💞 Yesterday, we celebrated National Couples Day—a beautiful reminder to honor the love you share and the journey you’re on together.

Strong relationships don’t just happen—they’re built, nurtured, and strengthened over time. Through intentional effort, compassion, and the right tools, couples can deepen their bond and overcome challenges. 🌱✨

At Couples Counseling ATL, we’re here to guide you every step of the way with the science-based Gottman Method, helping you create lasting love, resilience, and connection.

👉 For more tips and relationship insights, join our newsletter: https://www.counselingatl.com/newsletter

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