by Allison Kalivas | May 1, 2025 | Allison Kalivas, Healthy Relationships
In relationships, finding the balance between independence and togetherness can feel like walking a tightrope. It’s a delicate act that requires both partners to maintain their individuality while nurturing their connection. In my therapy practice, this balance often...
by Allison Kalivas | Apr 17, 2025 | Allison Kalivas, Healthy Relationships, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
If you and your partner feel stuck in the same exhausting cycles—having the same arguments, feeling disconnected, or struggling to truly hear each other—Couples Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) might be the unexpected relationship breakthrough you never knew...
by Allison Kalivas | Mar 24, 2025 | Allison Kalivas, Healthy Relationships
Major life transitions, such as marriage or parenthood, can test even the strongest relationships. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) provides couples with a powerful framework for strengthening emotional bonds, enhancing communication, and building a supportive...
by Allison Kalivas | Feb 25, 2025 | Allison Kalivas, EMDR and Trauma Recovery, Healthy Relationships
Supporting a partner with trauma can be challenging, but it is also an opportunity to deepen trust and connection. Trauma and relationships are deeply linked, as trauma doesn’t just affect the person who experienced it—it also impacts their loved ones. As a marriage...
by Allison Kalivas | Dec 30, 2024 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Anxiety & Depression, Self Care, Trauma Recovery
Have you ever reacted to a situation and later wondered, Why did I do that? Maybe you snapped at your partner during a tense conversation or felt unexpectedly overwhelmed in a social setting. These emotional responses often stem from how our nervous system interprets...
