Finances and Relationship Counseling

Do You Profit From Your Relationship?

What happens when we stop putting what’s really important in our lives first? Our relationship with our spouse or family, our hobbies, and our friends? What does it really mean to profit first from your relationship? Over time our emotional bank accountants get withdrawn and who knows maybe we might even go bankrupt, ouch! I […]

4 Tips for Affair Recovery During the Holidays

The holidays are here and that can mean a lot of high emotions for some people; sometimes, they have difficulty with their family of origin, like their mom or dad, or maybe a sibling rivalry that just hasn’t ended. Affairs in relationships are even trickier to navigate around the holidays, but there are 4 tips […]

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Stop Your Technology Affair Today

It’s Friday evening, you’re on the couch, watching Netflix with your spouse and your phone buzzes gently next to you on the couch. You glance over and a small smile crosses your lips. “Who’s that?” Your spouse asks. “No one.” You reply, yet you’re itching to pick up the phone. Now, you’re out at a […]

3 Reasons Why a Romance Novel Will Help Your Relationship

Fabio made them famous. Or is it the other way around? You know what I’m talking about: Romance Novels, no ladies I am not talking about the “Fifty Shades of Grey” although that can work wonders for your intimate life.   Chances are you’ve seen a romance novel as you’ve strolled by your local bookstore, […]

What’s a “Blended Family”?

And what to do if you are one Are you someone who has kids and is about to get into a relationship with someone else who has kids? Are you a person with no children who is getting married to someone with children and you are about to be a step-parent? One question I often […]

3 Ways You’re Killing the Fireworks

… and don’t even realize it! Happy Fourth of July! This is the time of year when summer really gets into full swing for most, unless you are reading this from the other side of the equator, lol. Days are long, thanks to the summer solstice, the weather’s hot, and the fireworks aren’t the only […]

LGBTQ, Are Your Children Legally Yours?

If you haven’t already seen the picture of the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau celebrating and honoring LBGTQ people and couples, #Pride2017 in Toronto over this weekend. As the month of June, which among many things is Gay Pride Month, comes to a close, I’m reminded of the importance of knowing your parental rights as […]

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10 Questions to Ask Yourself About Dad

Last month in honor of Mother’s Day, I wrote about the lessons learned from mothers and how we choose to incorporate (or reject) those lessons into our own parenting style. Did you know, we spend 75% more on Mother’s Day than we do Father’s Day? Why are dads getting the short end of the stick […]

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Lessons Learned from Mom

Mothering it’s a hard job, for sure!   Here is a funny Mother’s Day video to make you laugh. Melissa Mohr show’s you how to… well you just gotta watch the video.   In honor of Mother’s Day, she’s has some words of wisdom for all mom’s because let’s face it; moms are human beings too. […]

The Kentucky Derby and Your Marriage

I’m the first one to admit, I’m not much into horse racing, yet there’s something about the Kentucky Derby that is so interesting… Is it the hats, the roses or the names… Perhaps it’s the glamorous hats everyone wears which are reminiscent of the fascinators more commonly found in England. It might be the day […]

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If You Were to Die Today

With Memorial Day approaching this month, a favorite quote of mine comes from F. Scott Fitzgerald. He said, “For what it’s worth… it’s never too late, or in my case too early, to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit. Start whenever you want. You can change or stay the same. [sic] […]

Katie Lemieux, LMFT Family and Couples Counseling Coral Springs

Humor and Hot Air Balloons

Life is better when you’re laughing. When’s the last time you had a good belly laugh with your spouse or partner? Can’t remember? You’re overdue for a good laugh, then. Laughing is essential for relationships, friendships, and overall life. Anyone who’s ever worked with me knows I love to bring my personality and humor into […]

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Your Relationship Needs a “Spring Break”

It’s no secret most of us are working more and playing less.  Ugghh… (hand raised) I have been guilty of that for years.  I have finally resigned to no longer working weekends, only took like 20+ years, and have been incorporating more play into my life.  I can’t tell you how essential it has been […]

Family and Couples Counseling Coral Springs Katie Lemieux LMFT

Get Creative in Your Relationship

Hi, my name’s Katie, and I’m a workaholic. Funny to hear that coming from a therapist, right? It’s true. And it’s not often we get to hear about the issues or problems plaguing the therapist. Every so often a bit of self-disclosure from your therapist is necessary, helpful even, to put into perspective that we […]

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Does Your Relationship Need a “Checkup”?

How’s your relationship been feeling lately? Any fever, aches, pains? What about congestion, runny nose, itchy eyes? No? Okay. What about communication, how often are you and your partner communicating? Hourly throughout the day, every few hours, or just once when you get home before you go bed reporting back what I call “the business […]