Real Talk from the Therapy Chair

Honest insights, nervous system nerdiness, and practical tools for women and couples who are so over ‘I’m fine.

This isn’t a fluffy “feel better someday” blog. It’s a library of grounded, evidence-based therapy insights you can actually use between sessions; whether you’re in Florida therapy with me or just trying to survive real life with a little more support.

Each post is written in plain language, with real talk, zero shame, and tools that honor how much you’re already carrying.

When Your Partner Feels Like a Roommate

When Your Partner Feels Like a Roommate

When your partner starts to feel more like a roommate, it can be lonely, confusing, and easy to ignore… until you can’t anymore. This post unpacks the signs of “roommate energy,” how to move from distant to connected, and why couples therapy can help you rebuild real emotional intimacy instead of just sharing a couch and a calendar.

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Emotional Safety 101: What It Actually Feels Like

Emotional Safety 101: What It Actually Feels Like

Emotional safety is more than “we don’t fight much.” It’s the feeling that your nervous system can finally relax around your partner. This post breaks down what emotional safety actually feels like, how couples therapy helps you build it, and why healing together is messy, human, and completely worth it.

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You’re Not Crazy                          You’re Just Doing All the Emotional Labor
Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling Mariah Plociniak Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling Mariah Plociniak

You’re Not Crazy You’re Just Doing All the Emotional Labor

Navigating emotional labor in relationships doesn’t have to break you. This post explores how couples therapy helps women in Florida address resentment, burnout, and the invisible work no one notices. Discover real solutions for feeling supported, reconnecting, and letting go of the exhaustion you’ve been carrying because you deserve a partnership that feels like home, not a second job.

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