Coastline Counseling and Wellness

Coastline Counseling and Wellness Psychotherapist with 25+ years experience

03/17/2026

Wishing you a St. Patrick’s Day full of laughter, connection, and meaningful moments with the people who matter most. 💚

Having the same argument again and again? You're not broken—you're stuck in a cycle. And cycles can be broken. 🔄Here's h...
03/16/2026

Having the same argument again and again? You're not broken—you're stuck in a cycle. And cycles can be broken. 🔄

Here's how to start:

🌿 Notice your trigger. What's the moment things start to escalate? The sigh. The eye roll. The tone shift. Just noticing creates awareness.

🌿 Pause before reacting. Even one conscious breath creates space between the trigger and your response. That space is where change happens.

🌿 Get curious. Ask "What's really going on here?" instead of assuming you know. Curiosity disarms defensiveness.

🌿 Repair after. A simple "I want to understand" or "I'm sorry I reacted that way" can change the whole trajectory.

You don't have to stay stuck in the same loop. Small shifts, practiced consistently, create big changes over time.

Follow our page for more tools to strengthen your connection and break old patterns. 💞

We have some exciting news to share! 🎉Starting March 16, 2026, we'll be offering in-person sessions at our new location:...
03/16/2026

We have some exciting news to share! 🎉

Starting March 16, 2026, we'll be offering in-person sessions at our new location:

📍 210 Whiting Street, Suite 3, Hingham, MA

This beautiful new space allows us to better serve clients on the South Shore with the same compassionate care you've come to trust.

Whether you're seeking individual therapy, couples counseling, or support for your child or family—we're here for you!

Tag someone you'd like to see in Hingham!👇

Emotional safety isn't just a buzzword. It's the foundation of every strong relationship. 🧡But what does it actually loo...
03/15/2026

Emotional safety isn't just a buzzword. It's the foundation of every strong relationship. 🧡

But what does it actually look like in real life?

🌿 You can say how you feel without fear. Your partner may not agree, but they won't dismiss or attack you for it.

🌿 Disagreements don't become warfare. The issue stays the issue. You're still on the same team.

🌿 You feel heard—even with different views. Your perspective still matters. You're not wrong for feeling what you feel.

🌿 Repair is real. After conflict, you find your way back to each other. The distance doesn't just sit there.

This kind of safety doesn't happen by accident. It's built through intentional choices, every single day.

At Coastline Counseling, we help couples create this foundation—so both people feel seen, valued, and understood.

Follow our page for more relationship insights and practical tools you can use starting today. 💛

Not everyone's journey follows a straight line. Sometimes, you need someone to help you find your way back to each other...
03/14/2026

Not everyone's journey follows a straight line. Sometimes, you need someone to help you find your way back to each other. 🧡

Lauren LaCara-Conlon, CMHC, is a Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist at Coastline Counseling. She believes that you hold the key to your own path forward—and her role is to provide the tools, support, and proven methods to help you get there.

Her approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. Whether you're navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, or simply wanting to strengthen your connection, Lauren creates a space where both people feel heard and equipped.

Follow our page to learn more about Lauren and the rest of our couples therapy team. 🤝

What actually makes couples therapy work? It's not magic—it's a process. 🧩✅ A safe space where both people feel truly he...
03/13/2026

What actually makes couples therapy work? It's not magic—it's a process. 🧩

✅ A safe space where both people feel truly heard—without judgment or blame

✅ Understanding the patterns that keep you stuck in the same arguments

✅ Learning real skills to communicate, de-escalate, and repair

✅ Rebuilding trust—one honest conversation at a time

At Coastline Counseling, we help couples create lasting change. Not through quick fixes, but through real tools and guided support in a compassionate environment.

Follow our page for more relationship insights and practical tools you can use starting today. ❤️

You share a home. A schedule. Maybe kids or pets or years of history. But somewhere along the way, you started feeling m...
03/11/2026

You share a home. A schedule. Maybe kids or pets or years of history. But somewhere along the way, you started feeling more like roommates than partners. 🏠💔

The conversations that used to flow now feel forced—or end in silence. Intimacy—emotional or physical—has slowly faded. You're stuck in the same arguments, repeating the same patterns, wondering why nothing changes.

Here's what we want you to know at Coastline Counseling: this doesn't mean your relationship is broken.

It means it's time for intentional care. Time to turn toward each other instead of away. Time to remember you're on the same team.

Couples therapy helps you find your way back to each other.

Follow our page for weekly tips on communication, connection, and building a stronger relationship. 💞

03/09/2026

Sleep and mental health are deeply connected.

When we’re exhausted, it’s harder to cope, communicate, and stay emotionally balanced.

When stress hits, it's easy to turn on each other. Snapping over small things. Keeping score. Pulling away. 😔But here's ...
03/08/2026

When stress hits, it's easy to turn on each other. Snapping over small things. Keeping score. Pulling away. 😔

But here's what strong couples do differently: they turn toward each other instead.

They remember they're on the same team—even when life feels hard. They ask "how can we handle this together?" instead of "whose fault is this?"

Stress can go one of two ways:

🌿 It creates distance. You become roommates surviving side by side, not partners connected through it.

🌿 It deepens connection. You learn about each other's needs, show up differently, and build resilience together.

The difference? Choosing partnership over blame. Choosing "we" over "me vs. you."

At Coastline Counseling, we help couples build this kind of teamwork—so challenges bring you closer, not push you apart.

How do you and your partner show up as a team during stressful times? Share below—your story might help someone else. 💞👇

Anger gets a bad reputation. But here's the truth: anger isn't the enemy. It's a messenger. 📣Kevin Cyr, CMHC, works with...
03/07/2026

Anger gets a bad reputation. But here's the truth: anger isn't the enemy. It's a messenger. 📣

Kevin Cyr, CMHC, works with men and veterans to understand anger—not suppress it. Here's what he teaches:

🌿 Pause and notice. Before reacting, check your body. Clenched jaw? Tight chest? Racing heart? That's your anger speaking. Listen first.

🌿 Step away if needed. Taking space isn't avoidance—it's strategy. It helps you return ready to respond, not explode.

🌿 Identify what's underneath. Anger often masks hurt, fear, exhaustion, or feeling unheard. Ask yourself: what's really going on here?

🌿 Communicate calmly. "I felt frustrated when..." opens a conversation. "You always..." starts a fight. Choose connection over attack.

Anger managed becomes wisdom. It becomes information you can use to protect yourself, set boundaries, and strengthen relationships.

You don't have to figure this out alone. Kevin's approach is direct, practical, and judgment-free.

Which tool will you try next time anger shows up? Drop a 🌿 below or share what helps you. 👇

Address

133 Washington Street
Norwell, MA
02061

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 5am

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+17817761222

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