by Susie Rome | Jan 17, 2026 | Article, Couples Therapy, Relationships
The Art of Being Heard: What Good Communication Actually Requires in a Relationship Most couples who come to my office in Calabasas or Hidden Hills will tell me, somewhere in the first session, that their problem is communication. They are not wrong. But when we begin...
by Susie Rome | Oct 16, 2025 | Article, Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationships
By Susan Cole Rome, LMFT | 6 min read Understanding Emotional Burnout in Relationships Every long-term relationship goes through cycles of closeness and distance. Over time, life’s responsibilities can wear on emotional connection. Work stress, family demands, and...
by Susie Rome | Oct 16, 2025 | Article, Couples Therapy, Relationships
By Susan Cole Rome, LMFT | 6 min read The Foundation of Emotional Health in Relationships Emotionally healthy couples are not free from conflict or stress. What makes them different is how they respond to those challenges. Instead of letting conflict become a source...
by Susie Rome | Oct 16, 2025 | Couples Therapy, Relationships
By Susan Cole Rome, LMFT | 6 min read Understanding Emotional Intimacy Emotional intimacy is more than affection or attraction. It is the quiet, profound sense of “I can be myself here, and I am safe.” True intimacy develops when partners trust that their emotions...
by Susie Rome | Oct 16, 2025 | Article, Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationships
The Science of Relationship Repair – Evidence-Based Techniques for Couples By Susan Cole Rome, LMFT | 6 min read Why Relationship Repair Matters Even the most loving relationships encounter moments of distance, misunderstanding, or hurt. These moments do not...
by Susie Rome | Oct 16, 2025 | Article, Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationships
By Susan Cole Rome, LMFT | 5 min read Understanding the Truth About Marriage Counseling When couples think about marriage counseling, they often picture it as a last resort – something to turn to only when the relationship feels broken. But that misconception...
