Sex Therapy: Understanding Women’s Arousal
Jamie Gibbs Jamie Gibbs

Sex Therapy: Understanding Women’s Arousal

For many women, sexual arousal can feel confusing or even elusive. Culture often promotes the idea that arousal should be spontaneous, effortless, and constant—but for most women, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

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Infidelity: Understanding the Wound, the Why, and the Way Forward
Jamie Gibbs Jamie Gibbs

Infidelity: Understanding the Wound, the Why, and the Way Forward

Infidelity is one of the deepest emotional injuries that can occur in a relationship. Whether it was a one-time mistake or a prolonged affair, the impact is often devastating—shattering trust, eroding emotional safety, and leaving both partners with overwhelming feelings of confusion, anger, grief, and shame.

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Sexual Addiction: What It Is and How Healing Happens
Jamie Gibbs Jamie Gibbs

Sexual Addiction: What It Is and How Healing Happens

Sexual addiction is a deeply misunderstood condition—one that often hides behind shame, secrecy, and emotional pain. For many individuals and couples, it creates a ripple effect of disconnection, broken trust, and internal chaos. But with the right understanding and support, healing is possible.

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Betrayal: A Proven Method for Couples Recovery
Jamie Gibbs Jamie Gibbs

Betrayal: A Proven Method for Couples Recovery

Sexual betrayal can devastate a relationship, leaving behind broken trust, overwhelming emotions, and deep confusion about the future. Rebuilding may seem impossible—but with the right therapeutic support and structure, healing is not only possible, it can lead to a stronger, more connected relationship.

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Trauma: Compassion-Focused Therapy for PTSD
Jamie Gibbs Jamie Gibbs

Trauma: Compassion-Focused Therapy for PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) doesn't just bring fear and anxiety—it also carries deep feelings of shame, guilt, and self-blame. These emotions often trap trauma survivors in cycles of self-criticism, making it hard to trust, connect, or even care for themselves. Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) offers a powerful path out of this inner turmoil by helping individuals rewire their internal dialogue and reconnect with self-kindness.

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Couples: Empathy Breeds Connection
Jamie Gibbs Jamie Gibbs

Couples: Empathy Breeds Connection

Empathy is the cornerstone of emotional intimacy in romantic relationships. In couples therapy, cultivating empathy can transform recurring conflict into understanding and deepen the connection between partners. When each person feels seen, heard, and emotionally validated, true healing becomes possible.

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EMDR: Controversial in Trauma Therapy?
Jamie Gibbs Jamie Gibbs

EMDR: Controversial in Trauma Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has become one of the most talked-about therapies in trauma treatment. For many, it offers fast, life-changing results. But despite endorsements from respected organizations, EMDR remains controversial among mental health professionals.

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Codependency: The Power Balance in Relationships
Jamie Gibbs Jamie Gibbs

Codependency: The Power Balance in Relationships

Every relationship contains a subtle power dynamic—whether it's between friends, family members, or romantic partners. Ideally, healthy relationships involve mutual respect, personal autonomy, and shared emotional investment. But when that balance is lost, control and codependency often take center stage, creating dysfunctional and painful relationship patterns.

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Sex Therapy: Sexual Attraction vs. Sexual Arousal
Jamie Gibbs Jamie Gibbs

Sex Therapy: Sexual Attraction vs. Sexual Arousal

We often use words like horny, turned on, in the mood, and sex drive interchangeably—but did you know that sexual attraction and sexual arousal are actually two different things? Understanding the distinction can help you navigate intimacy with more awareness and make empowered choices in your sex life.

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Infidelity: Is There Hope After Infidelity
Jamie Gibbs Jamie Gibbs

Infidelity: Is There Hope After Infidelity

Infidelity is one of the most painful ruptures a relationship can face. It can feel like a death sentence to connection, safety, and trust. And yet, for many couples, it becomes a turning point—a moment that forces them to reckon with hidden wounds, unmet needs, and the true nature of their commitment.

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Trauma: The Science Behind PTSD
Jamie Gibbs Jamie Gibbs

Trauma: The Science Behind PTSD

When it comes to trauma, no one is immune—but not everyone responds the same way. Research shows that women are two to three times more likely to develop PTSD than men. But why? The answer lies in a complex web of biology, social conditioning, and the nature of the trauma itself.

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Couples Therapy with a Narcissist: Can It Really Work?
Jamie Gibbs Jamie Gibbs

Couples Therapy with a Narcissist: Can It Really Work?

Couples therapy is often seen as a lifeline for relationships in distress. But when one partner shows signs of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), the therapeutic process becomes far more complex—and often frustrating. If you’re wondering whether couples therapy can help when narcissism is in the mix, the answer isn’t always simple.

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EMDR: Unlocking Healing Through EMDR Resourcing
Jamie Gibbs Jamie Gibbs

EMDR: Unlocking Healing Through EMDR Resourcing

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has become one of the most trusted therapies for healing trauma. While most people associate EMDR with reprocessing traumatic memories, there’s a powerful and often under-recognized element that supports emotional regulation: resourcing.

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Codependency: Complex Dance of Codependency and Narcissism
Jamie Gibbs Jamie Gibbs

Codependency: Complex Dance of Codependency and Narcissism

When codependent and narcissistic personalities come together in a romantic relationship, the result is often a deeply toxic dynamic. Commonly described as a dysfunctional "dance," this relationship cycle is fueled by one partner’s need to control and dominate, and the other’s compulsion to please, rescue, and self-sacrifice.

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Sex Therapy: Understanding Polyamory - A Guide to Loving Openly and Honestly
Jamie Gibbs Jamie Gibbs

Sex Therapy: Understanding Polyamory - A Guide to Loving Openly and Honestly

Polyamory is the practice of having more than one consensual, loving, and intimate relationship at a time—with full honesty and transparency. Unlike infidelity or secrecy-based dynamics, polyamory emphasizes freedom of choice, integrity, and communication in creating relationships that suit each individual’s needs and desires.

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Sex Therapy: Navigating Sexual Incompatibility in Relationships
Jamie Gibbs Jamie Gibbs

Sex Therapy: Navigating Sexual Incompatibility in Relationships

Sexual compatibility is a foundational aspect of many romantic partnerships—but it’s also one of the most common areas where couples experience tension. When two people have different libidos, preferences, or expectations around sex, it can lead to frustration, disconnection, or confusion.

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Betrayal: The Truth About Lies in Relationships
Jamie Gibbs Jamie Gibbs

Betrayal: The Truth About Lies in Relationships

Lying is part of the human experience. From harmless fibs to painful betrayals, we've all encountered dishonesty in some form. In relationships, however, lies—no matter how big or small—can either maintain harmony or cause deep emotional wounds.

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