by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Nov 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
When Family Financial Dynamics Become Toxic: A Therapist’s Perspective As a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in financial therapy, I’ve witnessed how money can become the battleground where family dysfunction plays out most visibly. Recently, I...
by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Nov 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
As a Gottman-trained therapist, I often work with couples navigating the complex intersection of love languages, life stage differences, and financial expectations. One of the most challenging conversations partners face is aligning their values around money, gifts,...
by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Sep 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Planning your wedding is a season filled with anticipation, joy, and celebration. But let’s be honest, it’s also a season filled with stress. Guest lists, seating charts, vendor contracts, and budget spreadsheets can take center stage so quickly that you might start...
by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Autumn is one of those rare seasons that invites us to slow down, reflect, and reconnect. The air is crisp, the days grow shorter, and life naturally feels a little cozier. For couples, this shift is a reminder that relationships are seasonal too. They go through...
by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Jul 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
We often say we want a partner who is passionate, driven, and motivated, but those qualities can sometimes make it hard to stay emotionally connected when they translate into long hours, demanding schedules, and exhaustion. Or sometimes, simply existing as two people...
by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Jun 20, 2025 | Blog
We often shy away from conversations about finances with our partners, whether out of discomfort, embarrassment, or simply because it still feels like a taboo topic. But unfortunately, avoiding the subject doesn’t magically make it any less important. Finances are one...
by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Jun 19, 2025 | couples, couples counseling, marriage
Strengthen Your Bond with Premarital Counseling Discover More Key Benefits of Premarital Counseling Enhance Communication Skills Learn effective communication techniques to express your needs and listen to your partner. Learn More Build Conflict Resolution Strategies...
by Marina Edelman, LMFT | May 7, 2025 | anxiety
Understanding Health Anxiety Overcome Health Anxiety with Expert Guidance Explore effective strategies to manage your health anxiety and regain control over your life with support group with expert guidance. Evidence-based techniques specifically designed for health...
by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Apr 8, 2025 | Blog, couples, family, friends, love
Maintaining a healthy and happy relationship takes effort, commitment, and a willingness to work through the challenges that inevitably arise. However, even the strongest relationships can face difficulties that are difficult to overcome on their own. This is...
