Couples Therapy Spokane

Couples Therapy, PREVENTION, Pre-Marital Counseling, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy
Specialty in medical crisis survivorship
Registered Circle of Security Parent and Caregiver Educator

Jim Carrey once said: "Grief is not just an emotion—it’s an unraveling, a space where something once lived but is now go...
05/09/2025

Jim Carrey once said: "Grief is not just an emotion—it’s an unraveling, a space where something once lived but is now gone. It carves through you, leaving a hollow ache where love once resided.
In the beginning, it feels unbearable, like a wound that will never close. But over time, the raw edges begin to mend. The pain softens, but the imprint remains—a quiet reminder of what once was. The truth is, you never truly "move on." You move with it. The love you had does not disappear; it transforms. It lingers in the echoes of laughter, in the warmth of old memories, in the silent moments where you still reach for what is no longer there. And that’s okay.
Grief is not a burden to be hidden. It is not a weakness to be ashamed of. It is the deepest proof that love existed, that something beautiful once touched your life. So let yourself feel it. Let yourself mourn. Let yourself remember.
There is no timeline, no “right” way to grieve. Some days will be heavy, and some will feel lighter. Some moments will bring unexpected waves of sadness, while others will fill you with gratitude for the love you were lucky enough to experience.
Honor your grief, for it is sacred. It is a testament to the depth of your heart. And in time, through the pain, you will find healing—not because you have forgotten, but because you have learned how to carry both love and loss together."

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11/13/2024

Yay!!!!

The Bald Eagles are starting to return to Lake Coeur d'Alene to fish for spawning Kokanee! So fun to watch and listen to these beautiful birds. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

12/13/2023



Are you emotionally aware of your behavior?

MINIMIZING and INTIMACY:
The biggest buzz kill to emotional intimacy is minimizing your partners heart felt feelings and needs when those feelings happen to relate to your behavior.

However for the offending partner said, "buzz kill through minimizing" is a great way to shut down conflict and momentarily boost a fragile sense if self, change the subject, protect the defensive ego or steal the emotional stage.

What are some examples of minimizing statements?

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09/20/2023

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09/17/2023

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Isn't it beautifully and deeply irrational? Love
09/05/2023

Isn't it beautifully and deeply irrational? Love

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09/05/2023

Once in a while...

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09/05/2023

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09/05/2023

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09/04/2023

09/04/2023
New website launched today.
09/02/2023

New website launched today.

Melanie Morlan LMFT - The Relationship Specialist

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1325 W 1st Avenue, Ste 226
Spokane, WA
99201

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Committed to Exceptional Care for Couples and Families

We do not survive alone. All human beings need healthy relationships to be able to survive, thrive and know they are loved and cherished from the time you are born until you die. Emotionally Focused Therapy gives us the tools to be truly happy and secure in our most important emotional bonds.

PREVENTION, Parenting, Marriage Therapy, Couples Therapy, Pre-Marital Counseling, Individual Therapy for Relationship Distress, Career Consulting Specialty in medical crisis survivorship, infidelity, infertility and trauma for couples. Registered Circle of Security Parent and Caregiver Educator

Couples Therapy Spokane is the Private Practice of Melanie E. Morlan Graduate of Gonzaga University Department of Education Former Professor at Gonzaga University (Adjunct) Olympic Team Member 1992 (Certified Athletic Trainer-Sports Medicine-United States Cycling Federation) Wife and mother