Can Couples Therapy Help When Only One Partner Thinks There’s a Problem?

Can Couples Therapy Help When Only One Partner Thinks There’s a Problem?

by Dr. Kristin Barnhart | Jul 24, 2026 | Couples Therapy

You’ve noticed that something between you doesn’t feel quite right. You’re having the same conversation over and over, and it never seems to go anywhere. You miss how close you used to feel. Things look fine from the outside, but inside the relationship, you feel...
Does Dr. Kristin Barnhart Still Offer Relationship Coaching?

Does Dr. Kristin Barnhart Still Offer Relationship Coaching?

by Dr. Kristin Barnhart | Jul 17, 2026 | Couples Therapy

If you’ve found older articles, worksheets, or relationship resources online, you may be wondering whether I still offer relationship coaching. The short answer is no. And here’s the good news. Today, my work is dedicated entirely to providing online...
Why You Fight With Your Partner After Seeing Family

Why You Fight With Your Partner After Seeing Family

by Dr. Kristin Barnhart | Jul 9, 2026 | Couples Therapy, Family Boundaries

You went to a family thing. Maybe it was dinner, a birthday, a holiday, or a quick visit that somehow took up most of the afternoon. Nothing huge happened. At least, not in a way that would sound dramatic if you tried to explain it later. No one yelled or stormed out....
What to Do When Your Fiancé Won’t Stand Up to Their Family

What to Do When Your Fiancé Won’t Stand Up to Their Family

by Dr. Kristin Barnhart | Jun 19, 2026 | Couples Therapy, Family Boundaries

Your fiancé’s mom family questions another wedding decision.  You look to your fiancé, hoping they’ll say something, but they stay quiet. Later, they say they didn’t want to create tension. Then they remind you that this is simply how their family communicates. You’re...
Do You Accept Insurance for Couples Counseling?

Do You Accept Insurance for Couples Counseling?

by Dr. Kristin Barnhart | Apr 16, 2026 | Couples Therapy

If you’re looking for couples counseling, one of the first things you may want to ask is, “Do you accept insurance?” That’s such a normal question to ask. Most people want to understand the cost before they take the next step. The simple answer is that many clients...
The #1 Couples Therapy Trend for 2026: Why Couples Are Starting Before Marriage

The #1 Couples Therapy Trend for 2026: Why Couples Are Starting Before Marriage

by Dr. Kristin Barnhart | Mar 18, 2026 | Couples Therapy

I’ve been noticing something in my work lately, and it honestly makes me feel hopeful. More couples are coming to therapy early.Before marriage.Before things feel heavy.Before they’re in survival mode. Not because something is “wrong.” But because they don’t want to...
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