The Center for Intimacy, Connection and Change Welcomes Anna Moochoon, LGPC
Anna Moochoon, LGPC, has joined the team here at the Center for Intimacy Connection and Change (CICC) to further drive our mission of helping people make meaningful, lasting relationships. At CICC, everything we do has that connection in mind. Anna is the perfect fit here at CICC with her strong background of helping people fix, […]
Navigating Boundaries for Healthier Relationships
We hear a lot about boundaries. Boundaries help us create safe spaces and maintain mental wellness. Boundaries can give us peace of mind. They represent the space we maintain between ourselves and the people in our lives. Boundaries go beyond maintaining distance, they also let us keep people close for healthy, long-term relationships. It is […]
What Keeps us Stuck in the Same Old Relationship Patterns?
As a licensed therapist here in the greater Baltimore, Maryland region, I have met many couples, individuals, and family members who tend to fall into the same old arguments. It is part of being human! For those of us in a relationship or marriage, we have all been there. Time and time again, we find […]
Improving Mental Health and Breaking Bad Habits in the New Year
A few weeks into the new year is a great time to reassess those new year resolutions. As we settle back into the rhythm of everyday life, routine takes over. Making a change is hard work. It is much easier to stay with the old and familiar. You do not need a new year to […]
What to Do When the Holidays Bring Loneliness
It’s officially the loneliest time of the year. What may also be hard to understand is that many folks consider this the happiest time of the year. We all need feelings of connection and closeness. However, there are barriers that stop people from achieving the closeness they want. The holidays tend to bring that gap […]
Anxiety vs. Being Nervous: Why Language Matters in Mental Health
Addressing mental health has become a less taboo subject in recent years. In general, this is good as it lessens a major fear people face when seeking treatment, the fear of what other people will think. Also, as of late, some common mental health terms have entered mainstream vocabulary. Again, this has a positive side. […]
When to Seek Therapy for Feeling Lonely
I have never met any one who enjoys feeling lonely. Even people who are more introverted seem to like being around “familiar” people. People can go to extreme lengths to avoid feeling lonely. Humans are wired for connection, and when that need is not met, it can feel overwhelmingly sad and alone. There is often […]
The Value of Family Therapy
Each family is a unique system. A family is a unit made up of different individuals who all function separately, yet live and function together as a group. Each member has a different role, which evolves over time. Additionally, people’s needs will change, and that will affect the way the family works as a whole. […]
Recognizing your Partner’s Strengths for Healthier Relationships: Fairytales vs. Real Life
We all know the fairytale. It’s a tale as old as time. The handsome prince rescues the beautiful princess, slays the dragon, or breaks the spell. They instantly fall in love and ride off into the sunset. Not a commitment issue or disagreement in sight. No worries about rising house and childcare costs, everything just […]
Relationships and Therapy: Do Actions Speak Louder than Words?
Couples seek therapy to improve many dynamics in their relationship. They may want to develop better communication and parenting skills. They may also seek to improve their sex life and make a better overall connection with each other through therapy. Partners in a relationship are looking for a change to the way things have been […]