A note on this blog: Articles are written by outside contributors on topics related to counseling, relationships, and mental health. The views, opinions, and advice expressed here are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ashley Harmon or Harmon Counseling.

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You Don't Need a Crisis to Start Therapy

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Therapy isn't just for when things fall apart — plenty of people show up simply because they're ready for something to feel easier.

You Don't Need a Crisis to Start Therapy

Guest Contributor

Therapy isn't just for when things fall apart — plenty of people show up simply because they're ready for something to feel easier.

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Desire Has Seasons: What Nobody Tells You About...

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Wanting your partner less than you used to isn't a verdict on your relationship — it's one of the most common, least talked-about parts of being in one.

Desire Has Seasons: What Nobody Tells You About...

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Wanting your partner less than you used to isn't a verdict on your relationship — it's one of the most common, least talked-about parts of being in one.

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Perfect Parenting Isn't the Goal (and That's Go...

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The bar was never ‘never mess up.’ It's showing up, repairing when you get it wrong, and doing it again tomorrow.

Perfect Parenting Isn't the Goal (and That's Go...

Guest Contributor

The bar was never ‘never mess up.’ It's showing up, repairing when you get it wrong, and doing it again tomorrow.

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The Myth of the Perfectly Matched Couple

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Great relationships aren't the ones without conflict — they're the ones who know how to come back together after it.

The Myth of the Perfectly Matched Couple

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Great relationships aren't the ones without conflict — they're the ones who know how to come back together after it.