70 Articles by Linda Carroll, M.S. LMFT
Linda Carroll, M.S. LMFT
5 Facts Every Resilient Person Knows, According To A Psychotherapist
Yes, you can build it.
Exactly How To 'Fight Right,' According To A Relationship Expert
Remind yourself that your partner is not the enemy.
5 Lessons From Yoga To Help You Process Unthinkable Tragedy
More than trying to make sense of what is senseless, more than clichés that try to explain the unexplainable, our commitment to being present is what...
The Psychological Reason You Get Defensive (Hint: It's Not A Character Flaw)
If you're a defensive person, are you doomed to drive people away with your defensiveness forever? If you're in a relationship with a defensive...
What It Really Means If You Love Your Partner But You're Not In Love With Them
This feeling is the most common reason couples seek therapy.
The One Thing Guaranteed To Turn Your Goals Into Reality
This is how you turn your inspiration into reality.
How To Make Your Relationship Feel Brand-New (No Matter How Long You've Been Together)
"Novelty adds satisfaction to relationships and can reignite passion. You may find it unexpectedly invigorating—and just plain fun."
The Difference Between Love & Limerence: A Therapist Explains
Next time you fall head over heels for someone you barely know, ask yourself if it's love of limerence. Here's how to tell the difference.
The Secret To Conflict Resolution That Could Save Your Relationship
"All of us can — and must — learn how to restore openness and to reconnect."
The Single Most Destructive Factor In Your Relationship + How To Face It Head On
"Conflict happens without intention; like falling in love, it is outside our control. It’s what we do next that determines the future of the...
5 Factors To Evaluate Before Choosing A Life Partner
Here are five clues that will help you find out whether or not someone has the qualities to go the distance.
4 Things To Do Before You Give Up On A Relationship
"When you're at an ebb and feeling miserable is not the time to make a decision. Although this probably goes against our instincts, there is a good...
5 Easy Ways To Destroy A Great Relationship (And What To Do Instead)
"We are all on our own inner journey. When we can balance the need to be with the need to grow our own unique self, we have much more richness and...
The Real Reason You Can't Communicate With Your Partner
To expect you to see the world the same way I do is a huge challenge. We get exasperated, because underneath our point of view lies the question “Why...
What Love Stage Is Your Relationship In? (A Quiz)
Take this quiz to find out what stage your relationship is in.
Breath Awareness Might Be The Ultimate Source Of Wisdom: 4 Ways To Tap Into It
Life doesn’t come with a “road map,” so to speak. But we get clues along the way, by external signs, mental responses, and physical cues. The Greek...
The 7 Essential Stages Of Spiritual Growth (And How To Know Where You're On The Path)
The seven stages of seeking and claiming your Spirit Self.
Why Every Couple Eventually Falls Out Of Love + How To Re-create The Feeling
We've always been fascinated by the idea that "falling in love" is not necessarily the same thing as "staying in love." In her book, Love Cycles: The...
I'm A Life Coach & I Have Panic Attacks. Here's What I Wish More People Knew
Even if your panic attack feels like the worst thing that’s ever happened to you, it's quite common.
7 Lies About Love That Are Keeping You From Finding The Real Thing
To fall in love is natural. For love to last is not.
