Embracing Joy Psychotherapy

01/16/2026

Triggers can significantly impact the dynamics of a relationship. Find out how to work through them in a relationship https://bit.ly/44dF0eJ

01/16/2026

Stop chasing clarity in relationships. If someone is unsure about choosing you, the answer isn’t to love harder, explain more, or shrink yourself to keep the peace. The truth shows up when you stop over functioning and let behavior speak. As a licensed couples therapist, I see this all the time. People don’t lose relationships because they let go too soon. They lose themselves by holding on too long. Healthy love includes effort, consistency, and mutual choice. You are not asking for too much. You are allowed to want a relationship where you feel chosen.🥰 link for more resources

01/15/2026

Not all dating red flags are loud. Some of them show up as confusion, tightness in your chest, or the feeling that you are explaining yourself too much. As a licensed couples therapist, I see this all the time. People talk themselves out of what their body already knows. You do not need a dramatic reason to slow down. You are allowed to trust your instincts. That is not being guarded. That is being grounded. Save this if you need the reminder. Follow for more honest dating and relationship guidance. 💓

01/15/2026

Most people think couples therapy is only for partners on the edge of breaking up… but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

✨ Therapy is about:
• Building deeper intimacy
• Breaking unhelpful cycles
• Learning how to repair faster

The strongest couples are the ones who choose to grow together. ❤️

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👉 Tag your partner if you’d try therapy together.

01/15/2026

Relationship anxiety isn’t about being too much. It’s about not feeling emotionally safe or secure with the person you love. When consistency, repair, and emotional presence are missing, anxiety shows up to protect you. This is what actually helps relationships feel calmer and more secure. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

01/14/2026

Some seasons don’t end the way we hoped. That doesn’t mean you failed or chose wrong. It means you’re human, grieving something that mattered, and learning how to stay connected to yourself through the disappointment.

01/14/2026

Relationship doubts don’t mean you’re with the wrong person. They usually mean something inside you needs attention, reassurance, or safety. The question isn’t whether doubts exist. It’s whether you know how to talk about them.

01/13/2026

Being with someone who has high functioning ADHD can look “fine” on the outside and feel really lonely on the inside. This isn’t about effort or love. It’s about understanding how nervous systems work together.

01/13/2026

Valuing something—including yourself—is about how you behave toward what you value. How you see it as special and amazing, despite its flaws.

01/13/2026

As a couples therapist, I see this all the time.
People assume struggle means they chose wrong.
More often, it means the relationship is asking for new skills, new honesty, and more gentleness.
Hard seasons are not a verdict.
They’re a moment of becoming. 💓.

01/12/2026

This is my New Year’s resolution! If you can imagine the worst in your relationship, you can imagine the best too. Relationship anxiety doesn’t mean something is wrong with you, it means you care deeply. Learning to work with your attachment instead of fighting it can change how safe love feels. I’m Melissa Divaris Thompson, licensed couples therapist, and this is your reminder that hope belongs in your relationship too. 💓

01/12/2026

Are You Making a Major Life Transition? Consider These Professional Tips

Life transitions can include moving to a new town, starting a new job, or simply navigating different ages. Either way, life transition counseling can help.