Blog Posts
Big Valley Therapy’s blog shares practical insights on relationships, emotional healing, and personal growth. Each post is designed to help readers deepen connection, understand themselves better, and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity.
We’ve all been there—reading into a partner’s words, tone, or even silence […]
We all crave validation—it’s part of being human. But the source of […]
We’ve all been there—staring at a text message from our partner, trying […]
In relationships, it’s easy to get caught up in the push and […]
Disagreements are a natural part of every relationship. But the way you […]
Ever find yourself apologizing repeatedly for the same mistake in your relationship? […]
It’s a question I hear often in the therapy room and even […]
We’ve all been there… staring at a to-do list but doing everything […]
Your Worth ≠ Your Achievements Let me tell you something:Self-worth is not […]
🧠 Speak to the Part, Not Just the Person: A Trauma-Informed Perspective […]
Breaking free from pornography is not just about saying “no” to urges—it’s […]
Something I’ve started doing every morning and evening might not seem like […]
🧠 “I’ll never be good enough.”😞 “I always fail.” Have you ever […]
🌱 Why Porn Addiction Recovery Is About More Than Stopping Are you […]
When managing porn recovery, simple check-in systems like green, yellow, and red […]
Understanding Sexual Compulsivity and Shame Sexual compulsivity can feel overwhelming and isolating. […]
Scrupulosity, also called Religious OCD, is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder where […]
Many people unknowingly fall into the trap of workaholism, believing that working […]
💡 Why Dating After Marriage Matters Many couples believe that once they’re […]
Relationships can be challenging — but when one partner is on the […]
Negative self-talk is everywhere in our society. It can sneak in quietly, […]
💔 Betrayal trauma can leave you feeling overwhelmed, heartbroken, and unsure how […]
💔 Betrayal Trauma and Its Impact on Body Image Betrayal trauma can […]
Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that not only affects […]
💬 We often hear the advice: “You just need to compromise.” But […]
Trust is the foundation of every strong parent-child relationship ❤️. But many […]
Scrupulosity — a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) focused on religious or […]
Launching children into adulthood is a major life transition that comes with […]
Have you ever felt stuck in your thoughts, overwhelmed by emotions, or […]
At Big Valley Therapy, therapists do more than just listen — they […]
When you seek therapy, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed or confused about […]
At the heart of society is the family. When we think of […]
Emotions are not just a modern-day challenge—they’ve been part of the human […]
👉 “Can’t you just be my therapist?” If you’ve ever asked this […]
Attunement is the foundation of emotional intimacy in relationships. It means truly […]
Have you ever noticed how the things you fear the most often […]
Words have power! 💥 The way we speak to our partner can […]
When a thought, flash, or trigger to view pornography enters your mind, […]
“You didn’t act like this before you were married…”If you’ve ever heard […]
😤 “My Parents Are So Controlling!” (Or Are They?) Teenagers often feel […]
When experiencing a relapse or slip-up in sexually compulsive behavior, it’s easy […]
In many relationships, especially during arguments, couples often fall into a communication […]
Betrayal trauma can deeply wound the betrayed partner 💥, often triggering intense […]
Many individuals experience 😞 depressive and 😰 anxious symptoms when they struggle […]
Healing sexual intimacy after betrayal trauma can feel overwhelming. Whether recovering from […]
When it comes to trauma therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) […]
Sexual compulsive behaviors like porn use or infidelity often come from objectification—seeing […]
Compatibility in relationships is often misunderstood. Many couples think being compatible means […]
Procrastination can feel like a never-ending battle. 😓 How many times have […]
One of the biggest signs of true recovery is when someone takes […]
When infidelity hits a relationship, emotions can run wild. 😔 One common […]
Grief doesn’t simply disappear. It doesn’t get smaller or fade away. Instead, […]
When couples come into therapy after betrayal trauma, they’re often overwhelmed 😔—stuck […]
💡 Why You’re Struggling to Find the Right Partner Dating can feel […]
Many people struggling with sexual compulsive behavior recovery often feel trapped 😔—like […]
🛑 Masturbation without porn is a topic that often comes up in […]
🌟 What Does It Mean to Build Confidence? Many people think confidence […]
😴 Ever feel like you’re stuck in a loop? Imagine waking up, […]
What is EMDR? 🤔 EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing […]
Scarcity Mindset and Its Impact on AttachmentWhen we operate from a scarcity […]
Parenting is one of the most important roles we play in life, […]
Many children struggle to maintain a sense of self-worth with all the […]
In today’s digital world, where pornography is everywhere 📱 and easy to […]
Recovering from infidelity and betrayal is one of the hardest challenges couples […]
Reclaiming Self-Worth: Overcoming People-Pleasing & Sexual Compulsivity 💪✨ When you were a […]
The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model teaches us about the Eight C’s […]
When emotions run high in a relationship, even small disagreements can spiral […]
Are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or creatively blocked? You’re not alone. Porn […]
Pornography use is often misunderstood. While many view it as purely problematic, […]
Many partners wonder, “Why would my loved one relapse into porn use […]
The Power of Language in Recovery 🧠💡 When it comes to addiction […]
When it comes to coping with porn use, many people say they […]
In every relationship, endless arguments and hurt feelings often come down to […]
Have you ever felt vulnerable during moments of boredom or idle time? […]
When an affair happens, it’s easy to point the finger at the […]
When an affair happens, the betrayed partner often asks: “Did you truly […]
A common question couples ask after infidelity is, “Can trust ever be […]
Many people have a basic understanding of the difference between guilt and […]
In relationships, understanding and agreeing are often mixed up. Many couples think […]
Porn addiction can deeply affect your ability to live in alignment with […]
In any relationship, misunderstandings and unintentional hurts are inevitable. These moments often […]
When it comes to overcoming sexually compulsive behavior, two key concepts often […]