Explore blog posts directly from the team at Hollie Therapy and Counseling in Chicago, IL. https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/H/HollieTherapyCounseling//MasterPage/1448136.jpg?crop=(0.00,0.00, 2000.00,1125.00)&srotate=0 https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog 400 300 Learn how to have healthy, conflict-free money conversations with your partner. 5 therapist-backed tips to build trust and teamwork. https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/how-to-talk-about-money-without-starting-a-fight https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/how-to-talk-about-money-without-starting-a-fight Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/H/HollieTherapyCounseling//H/HollieTherapyCounseling/1523147.png?crop=(50.14,213.94, 971.74,732.34)&srotate=0 https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/how-to-talk-about-money-without-starting-a-fight 400 300 Learn how attachment styles impact love and trust, and how Black and Brown couples can build secure, lasting relationships. https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/attachment-styles-in-love-how-they-shape-your-relationship https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/attachment-styles-in-love-how-they-shape-your-relationship Sun, 17 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/H/HollieTherapyCounseling//H/HollieTherapyCounseling/1524111.jpeg?crop=(0.00,118.39, 500.00,399.64)&srotate=0 https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/attachment-styles-in-love-how-they-shape-your-relationship 400 300 Break cycles of toxic love. Steps for Black and Brown couples to heal, rebuild, and prepare for lasting relationships. https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/healing-from-a-toxic-relationship-before-starting-a-new-one https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/healing-from-a-toxic-relationship-before-starting-a-new-one Sun, 24 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/H/HollieTherapyCounseling//H/HollieTherapyCounseling/1525097.jpg?crop=(127.50,43.72, 1855.50,1015.72)&srotate=0 https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/healing-from-a-toxic-relationship-before-starting-a-new-one 400 300 Emotional abuse leaves scars. Learn the signs, break cycles of silence, and build healthier love in Black and Brown relationships. https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/recognizing-emotional-abuse-in-relationships https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/recognizing-emotional-abuse-in-relationships Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/H/HollieTherapyCounseling//H/HollieTherapyCounseling/1525373.jpg?crop=(0.00,0.00, 1920.00,1080.00)&srotate=0 https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/recognizing-emotional-abuse-in-relationships 400 300 Good people still struggle in relationships. Learn how stress, past experiences, and unspoken expectations impact connection and communication. https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/why-good-people-still-struggle-in-relationships https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/why-good-people-still-struggle-in-relationships Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/H/HollieTherapyCounseling//H/HollieTherapyCounseling/1551982.jpg?crop=(51.02,0.00, 951.02,506.25)&srotate=0 https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/why-good-people-still-struggle-in-relationships 400 300 Emotional distance can quietly damage relationships. Learn the signs of a silent breakup and how couples can rebuild connection before it’s too late. https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/the-silent-breakup-how-emotional-distance-slowly-erodes-relationships https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/the-silent-breakup-how-emotional-distance-slowly-erodes-relationships Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/H/HollieTherapyCounseling//H/HollieTherapyCounseling/1552819.jpg?crop=(0.00,0.00, 7680.00,4320.00)&srotate=0 https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/the-silent-breakup-how-emotional-distance-slowly-erodes-relationships 400 300 Emotional safety is the foundation of healthy relationships. Learn why it matters, how it breaks down, and how couples can rebuild it. https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/emotional-safety-in-relationships-the-foundation-most-couples-overlook https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/emotional-safety-in-relationships-the-foundation-most-couples-overlook Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/H/HollieTherapyCounseling//H/HollieTherapyCounseling/1555138.jpg?crop=(73.58,25.84, 973.58,532.09)&srotate=0 https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/emotional-safety-in-relationships-the-foundation-most-couples-overlook 400 300 A step-by-step guide to repairing after an argument. Learn how to rebuild trust, reconnect emotionally, and strengthen communication as a couple. https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/how-to-repair-after-an-argument-a-step-by-step-guide-for-couples https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/how-to-repair-after-an-argument-a-step-by-step-guide-for-couples Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/H/HollieTherapyCounseling//H/HollieTherapyCounseling/1549318.jpg?crop=(0.00,36.36, 1024.00,612.36)&srotate=0 https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/how-to-repair-after-an-argument-a-step-by-step-guide-for-couples 400 300 The Strong Black Woman role can shape how partners give and receive love. Learn how it affects vulnerability, support, and emotional connection. https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/the-strong-black-woman-narrative-and-how-it-can-impact-intimacy-in-relationships https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/the-strong-black-woman-narrative-and-how-it-can-impact-intimacy-in-relationships Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/H/HollieTherapyCounseling//H/HollieTherapyCounseling/1566231.png?crop=(0.00,246.86, 1440.00,1056.86)&srotate=0 https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/the-strong-black-woman-narrative-and-how-it-can-impact-intimacy-in-relationships 400 300 The pressure to be strong affects how Black men show up in relationships. Learn how it impacts communication, intimacy, and connection. https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/the-pressure-to-be-strong-and-its-impact-on-black-men-in-relationships https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/the-pressure-to-be-strong-and-its-impact-on-black-men-in-relationships Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/H/HollieTherapyCounseling//H/HollieTherapyCounseling/1561285.jpg?crop=(280.30,0.00, 3520.30,1822.50)&srotate=0 https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/the-pressure-to-be-strong-and-its-impact-on-black-men-in-relationships 400 300 Parenting stress can weaken connection and communication. Learn how it affects relationships and how couples can support each other through it. https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/how-parenting-stress-impacts-relationships-and-what-couples-can-do-about-it https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/how-parenting-stress-impacts-relationships-and-what-couples-can-do-about-it Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/H/HollieTherapyCounseling//H/HollieTherapyCounseling/1557119.jpg?crop=(0.00,2.27, 1000.00,564.77)&srotate=0 https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/how-parenting-stress-impacts-relationships-and-what-couples-can-do-about-it 400 300 Culture shapes how couples communicate, manage conflict, and show love. Learn how understanding background can strengthen connection. https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/love-culture-and-communication-how-background-shapes-relationships https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/love-culture-and-communication-how-background-shapes-relationships Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT //assets.doctorlogic.com/Images/Sites/H/HollieTherapyCounseling//H/HollieTherapyCounseling/1559009.jpg?crop=(0.00,65.78, 1000.00,628.28)&srotate=0 https://hollietherapyandcounseling.com/therapy-blog/love-culture-and-communication-how-background-shapes-relationships 400 300 Starting couples therapy can feel intimidating. 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