by Babita Spinelli | Mar 20, 2024 | Couples/Marriage, Relationships
Empathy and the Golden Rule In elementary school, most of us learned some version of the Golden Rule, to “do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” as it is stated in the New Testament, Matthew 7:12. While this principle is often associated with...
by Babita Spinelli | Feb 23, 2024 | Couples/Marriage, Relationships, Uncategorized
Picture this: you’ve just brushed your teeth and changed into your pajamas after a long day. Just as you are pulling the covers up, your partner walks in with that look on their face and tells you “We need to talk about something.” If this sounds familiar, you’re not...
by Babita Spinelli | May 15, 2020 | Couples/Marriage, Psychotherapy, Relationships
Relationship Counseling: Emotionally Unavailable Partner I’m so honored to share that I have been featured in this Oprah Magazine article exploring behaviors that can indicate when your partner is emotionally unavailable. 10 Signs Your Partner Is Emotionally...
by Babita Spinelli | Aug 16, 2019 | Couples/Marriage, Depression, New Mother
Online Couples Therapy For Postpartum Depression The birth of a new baby brings joy and wonder into our lives. But for many women, the first days and weeks after delivery are mentally and emotionally challenging. This is a result of the massive hormonal changes her...
by Babita Spinelli | Feb 8, 2019 | Couples/Marriage, Sexual Health
Reconnecting With Your Spouse Outside of Marital Therapy It’s the natural course of things in any romantic relationship: as time passes, the “newness” and “butterflies” gives way to routine. You always know what to expect from your partner, and you’ve heard all their...
by Babita Spinelli | Jan 14, 2019 | Couples/Marriage, Divorce, Family Therapy, Teens/Children
Going through a divorce can be a tumultuous time for any adult, and for children, it can feel like their world is falling apart. It can be confusing for children to have two homes, particularly in the early stages of divorce. But there are ways to bring positivity and...