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Plano Whole Life Counseling

Licensed Psychologist and Therapists in Plano, Texas

5 Tips to Help Repair a Broken Relationship

November 13, 2018 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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Few things are as frustrating and painful as a broken relationship. It can feel like being trapped in quicksand. Sometimes the more you kick and flail, the faster you sink. How do you know when a relationship is worth saving versus when it’s time to move on? How do you recognize your issues versus your… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Articles, Blog, Common Issues, Couples Counseling, Newsletter, Relationship Tagged With: couples counseling, relationship, relationship advice, relationship counseling

What to Expect in Couples Counseling

October 31, 2018 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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Have you often wondered what exactly goes on in couples counseling or if it works? Anxiety, fear, or the stigma of therapy can deter members of a relationship from seeking the help and guidance that could help in evaluating a relationship. However, an expert counselor can help a couple focus on challenges and turn them… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Articles, Blog, Common Issues, Couples Counseling, Newsletter, Relationship Tagged With: affair, couples counseling, plano couples counseling, relationship, relationship advice

What Dropping Divorce Rates Could Mean for New Relationship Norms

October 22, 2018 by planowholelife

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  by Meri Rule, LPC-S, LCDC You’ve probably come across the statement that half of all marriages end in divorce. According to the American Psychological Association “about 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorce. The divorce rate for subsequent marriages is even higher.” However, recent research has revealed that divorce… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Articles, Blog, Couples Counseling, Newsletter, Relationship Tagged With: American Psychological Association, couple therapy, couples, couples coaching, couples counseling, divorce, Long-Term Compatibility, Meri Rule, Millennial, Plano couples, Plano Whole Life Counseling, relationship

How Relationship Tension Can Trigger Depression

August 8, 2018 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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When you’re going through a breakup, or even an intense fight with your partner, it can feel like a catastrophe. Your work suffers, you’re moody, you’re appetite and sleep patterns are out of whack. You may feel a deep sense of loss or grief, as if you are losing a part of yourself. In short,… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Articles, Blog, Couples Counseling, Depression Tagged With: couples counseling, depression, relationship

Understanding Why Action is Important in a Relationship

July 25, 2018 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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In the decades I’ve been working with couples, the vast majority of initial couples sessions begin the same way. “We’ve been together X years, and we really love each other. When things are good, they’re really good–but when things are bad they’re really bad. Lately, small fights turns into big fights in a hurry, and… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Blog, Couples Counseling, Relationship Tagged With: couples, couples counseling, couples therapy, relationship

Divorce – Understanding the Stats of Second and Third Marriages

June 20, 2018 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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  Are you surprised to learn the following divorce statistics: First marriage: 50% divorce rate, second marriage: 67% divorce rate, third marriage: 74% divorce rate! Why do divorce rates increase rather than decrease after the first marriage? Perhaps you get more comfortable with divorce after you initially “break the taboo” by ending the first marriage. It’s easier to… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Blog, Couples Counseling, Newsletter, Relationship Tagged With: divorce, divorce rate, marriage, relationship

Relationship Quicksand: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

May 3, 2018 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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Should I stay in this relationship or is it time to go? When you’re in a relationship and you ask yourself whether it is time to stay or go then you have encountered fundamental challenges in that relationship. Do these challenges indicate you simply need to work harder? Is it a sign that it’s time… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Articles, Couples Counseling, Relationship Tagged With: couples, couples counseling, marriage counseling, relationship

Creating Family Stunt Doubles in Adult Relationships

April 12, 2018 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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Romantic relationships are shaped by family history Sometimes in seemingly crazy-making ways. Suppose your mother is a talented cook, and you have fond childhood memories of spending time with her in the kitchen. It would make sense if, as an adult in a romantic relationship, you enjoy preparing meals for you and your partner. This… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Family, Relationship Tagged With: couples, family, relationship

Couples Counseling and Better Communication

March 26, 2018 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Leave a Comment

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Couples counseling teaches couples to communicate more effectively. Often, by the time I meet with couples counseling clients, they have been stuck in an exhausting pattern for some time. Arguments seem to come out of nowhere, and quickly go from 0 to 60. Talking things through only seems to make them worse. Neither person feels… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Articles, Blog, Couples Counseling, Education, Relationship Tagged With: couples counseling, James Robbins, listening, relationship

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Plano Whole Life Counseling
Legacy Place II
5700 Tennyson Parkway, Suite 300
Plano, TX 75024
(469) 609-7831

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What’s the difference between feeling alone and loneliness? Alone is a physical sense of nobody being around. Loneliness is a much deeper, emotional feeling that stems from lack of connections to others. It’s important to determine the difference because one could feel lonely even in a crowded room. Loneliness could also result in negative emotions… CONTINUE


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