Monica Houttuin LCSW / Relationship Counseling Services

Monica Houttuin LCSW / Relationship Counseling Services Stuck in a rut couples and hurting hearts heal and ReKindle Intimacy with Speciality Couples Counsel Either

Monica Houttuin, LCSW has a specialty in sexual health education and therapy helping couples adjust and reconnect.

Every January, I see the same quiet pattern.Couples who’ve been holding it together for months finally say, “We can’t ke...
01/07/2026

Every January, I see the same quiet pattern.
Couples who’ve been holding it together for months finally say,
“We can’t keep doing it this way.”
Not because something suddenly happened —
but because the holidays are over… and there’s no more room to pretend.
January doesn’t create problems.
It just removes the distractions.
If this is where you are, read more: https://crcmo.com/after-the-holidays-why-so-many-couples-finally-ask-for-help/

✨ A New Year, A New Invitation to Connect ✨As a new year begins, many of us focus on goals, plans, and resolutions. But ...
01/03/2026

✨ A New Year, A New Invitation to Connect ✨

As a new year begins, many of us focus on goals, plans, and resolutions. But one of the most powerful intentions you can set is this: connection.

Connection with your partner.
Connection with yourself.
Connection with what really matters.

Real connection isn’t about being perfect or problem-free. It’s about slowing down enough to listen, repair, and show up — even when it feels vulnerable or uncomfortable.

If this year left you feeling distant, disconnected, or unsure how you and your partner drifted so far apart, the new year offers something important: a chance to begin again, differently.

Small conversations can lead to big shifts.
Honest moments can rebuild trust.
Intentional support can help you find your way back to each other.

💫 Connection is not a resolution — it’s a practice. And you don’t have to do it alone.

If rebuilding emotional and physical closeness is part of what you want for the year ahead let's chat: https://calendly.com/monicahouttuin/cbcmeeting?month=2024-12

Healing After an Affair Is Possible.Not easy. Not quick. But possible.With the right support, couples can:>Understand wh...
12/20/2025

Healing After an Affair Is Possible.
Not easy. Not quick. But possible.

With the right support, couples can:
>Understand why it happened (without excusing it)
>Rebuild emotional and physical intimacy safely
>Learn how to talk without retraumatizing or shutting down
>Create a relationship that’s more honest, connected, and secure than before

Healing isn’t about pretending it didn’t happen.
It’s about slowing down, telling the truth, and rebuilding trust one intentional step at a time.

If you’re living in the aftermath — feeling stuck broken, distant, or unsure what comes next — you don’t have to navigate this alone.

Affairs can break a relationship open… but with guidance, they can also be where deep repair begins.

💛 If you’re ready to explore what healing could look like for your relationship, let’s start with a conversation. https://calendly.com/monicahouttuin/cbcmeeting?month=2025-12

You know that stage where you're basically co-managers of a household instead of partners?Where “We’re fine” really mean...
12/19/2025

You know that stage where you're basically co-managers of a household instead of partners?
Where “We’re fine” really means “We haven’t talked in three weeks unless it’s about groceries”?
Yep. That one.
Life gets loud.

Careers, kids, caregiving, survival mode… and suddenly the two of you are drifting apart instead of connecting.
Couples therapy hits the pause button long enough for you to finally breathe — and remember you’re on the same team.
❤️ Read the full blog: Will Couples Therapy Save My Marriage?
https://crcmo.com/will-couples-therapy-save-my-marriage-is-it-too-late/

“Is It Too Late?” (Spoiler: No.)So many couples walk into my office and whisper the same question: “How did we get here…...
12/11/2025

“Is It Too Late?” (Spoiler: No.)
So many couples walk into my office and whisper the same question:
“How did we get here… is it too late?”
The truth?
Most couples wait years before asking for help — and still heal, reconnect, and rebuild a shared future you both want.
If you’re feeling disconnected, stuck in the same argument on repeat, or like roommates…couples therapy can help.
It’s not about who’s to blame.
It’s about finding your way back to each other.
❤️ Read the full blog: Will Couples Therapy Save My Marriage? https://crcmo.com/will-couples-therapy-save-my-marriage-is-it-too-late/

You’re trying. You’re showing up. You’re doing all the “right” things — but it still feels like something’s missing.Here...
12/04/2025

You’re trying. You’re showing up. You’re doing all the “right” things — but it still feels like something’s missing.
Here’s what I want you to know: it’s not your fault.
Most couples were never taught how to keep love strong once real life sets in. That spark that used to feel effortless? It can come back — with the right next steps.
In this video, I share what happens when relationships quietly drift into the “roommate” or “just-for-the-kids” zone, and what you can do before it gets there.
❤️ Watch now: https://youtu.be/YAbaXgxBhPg — and if this hits home, read my latest blog for the full story:
👉 “When Love Feels Hard (and Why It’s Not Your Fault)” : https://crcmo.com/struggling-to-stay-in-love/

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving, friends! 🧡Whether today looks like a perfectly set table…or a chaotic pile of mismatched plates......
11/27/2025

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving, friends! 🧡

Whether today looks like a perfectly set table…
or a chaotic pile of mismatched plates...

I hope you find a moment of connection, breath, and genuine gratitude.

Relationships aren’t perfect, but they’re the heart of days like this.

So take the extra hug, laugh at the awkward family stories, savor the carbs, and be gentle with yourself (and each other).

Wishing you a day filled with warmth, love, and maybe a little whipped cream on top.
🍂🦃💛

— Monica

“Date nights aren’t fixing it.” You’ve tried. You’ve planned. You’ve lit the candles. But somehow, the spark still isn’t...
11/27/2025

“Date nights aren’t fixing it.”
You’ve tried. You’ve planned. You’ve lit the candles. But somehow, the spark still isn’t there.
Here’s the thing — more effort doesn’t always equal more connection.
Because if the root of the disconnection isn’t being addressed, all those date nights just start to feel like work.
In my new blog, I share why trying harder isn’t the answer — and what the right next steps actually look like.
🔥 Read “When Love Feels Hard (and Why It’s Not Your Fault)” → https://crcmo.com/struggling-to-stay-in-love/

Healing from infidelity isn’t quick or easy, but it is possible. 💔➡️💗 With patience, courage, and guided support, couple...
11/20/2025

Healing from infidelity isn’t quick or easy, but it is possible. 💔➡️💗 With patience, courage, and guided support, couples can repair trust and rebuild a stronger foundation.

Sometimes it’s not that the love is gone — it’s that life got loud. Between work, kids, and stress, even the best relati...
11/19/2025

Sometimes it’s not that the love is gone — it’s that life got loud.
Between work, kids, and stress, even the best relationships can start to feel like a partnership in logistics instead of love.
Here’s the part no one tells you: it’s not your fault. You’re not broken. You just haven’t been taught how to reconnect in the middle of the chaos.
In my latest blog, I talk about why so many couples end up in the “roommate zone” — and what it actually takes to get the spark back.
❤️ Read the full post → https://crcmo.com/struggling-to-stay-in-love/

Rebuilding intimacy after disconnection is possible—it starts with slowing down, listening deeply, and choosing closenes...
11/15/2025

Rebuilding intimacy after disconnection is possible—it starts with slowing down, listening deeply, and choosing closeness, even when it feels scary. 🌹

You don’t have to settle for being “roommates with a shared calendar.”You can get the spark back — even if it feels like...
11/12/2025

You don’t have to settle for being “roommates with a shared calendar.”
You can get the spark back — even if it feels like it’s been gone for years.
Real love isn’t about constant effort; it’s about learning what actually works to rebuild closeness, trust, and desire.
In my latest blog, I’m breaking down why it’s not your fault things feel hard — and how to start turning things around today.
✨ Read the full blog → https://crcmo.com/struggling-to-stay-in-love/

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