Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Two chairs facing the water at sunrise, a quiet reminder that real connection is built in shared moments. When couples first come to therapy, they often expect to focus mostly on “fixing problems.” While that’s part of the work, lasting change comes from learning how to build and nurture connection every day. One of the reasons I love using the Gottman Method in couples therapy is that it gives couples practical, research-backed tools that help the

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC A relaxed therapy conversation that highlights connection, collaboration, and safety. Many people come into their first session feeling nervous, and that makes sense. Sitting down with someone you’ve never met, about to share the most personal parts of your life, can feel intimidating. Some even imagine it’s going to be like an interrogation: bright lights, endless questions, someone judging their every move. The truth is, therapy should feel very

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC A calming ocean-themed anchor symbolizing stability and grounding for the nervous system. Think of your nervous system like a smoke alarm that keeps going off every time you make toast. It’s not broken. It’s just become extra sensitive after too many real fires in the past. Even when there’s no danger in the room, it keeps blaring. You wave a towel in front of it, open a window, and maybe even disconnect the battery for a while, but deep down you k