Some Boyfriends Don’t Belong at the Table By Lola Adams The Problem Jennifer is struggling with anxiety over whether to invite her partner to an intimate family Thanksgiving dinner. While she remains committed to the relationship, recent volatility and hurtful […]
Abuse - Divorce - Heartbreak - Monica Dean - Moral Dilemma - Relationship Challenges - Relationships - Self Care
Confessions from the Couch 25 Sept 2026
Between Love and Survival By Monica Dean The Problem Jodie is a 33-year-old teacher struggling to reconcile her deep devotion to her terminally ill husband with the emotional abuse and volatility she has endured during his illness. While she remains […]
Dating - Miscellaneous - Relationships - Work
Confessions from the Couch 23 Sept 2026
When Anxiety Masquerades as Passion By Lola Adams The Problem Maya is struggling with a volatile and ambiguous relationship with a female coworker characterized by high sexual tension and inconsistent “push-pull” behavior. While there have been overt advances, the colleague’s […]
In the Therapy Room - Jas Mendola
Confessions from the Couch: The Girl He’ll Never Bring Home
Intake Summary Brief Client: Natalie Presley Date: 23 September 2026 Core Issue Natalie, a 21-year-old female, is seeking guidance regarding her three-year relationship with her 22-year-old boyfriend, who comes from an Iraqi Muslim family. The central concern is that she […]
In the Therapy Room - Jas Mendola
Confessions from the Couch: When an Ex Still Haunts Your Relationship.
Intake Summary Brief Client Name: Grace Bowson Date: 16 September 2026 Core Issue Grace, a 26-year-old woman, is experiencing uncertainty and anxiety regarding her boyfriend’s relationship with a former friend-with-benefits situation. Her partner of six months (32M) has asked her […]
Abuse - In the Therapy Room - Jas Mendola - Relationships
Confessions from the Couch: The Shocking Truth About Control in Relationships
Intake Summary Brief Client Name: Marilyn Bowie Date: 9 September 2026 Core Issue The client is experiencing significant distress related to her three-year relationship with her 40-year-old boyfriend, whom she does not live with. She reports that ongoing conflicts around […]
In the Therapy Room - Jas Mendola
Confessions from the Couch: The Mother‑In‑Law In Your Marriage Bed
Intake Summary Brief Client Name: Leonardo Swift Date: 2 September 2026 Core Issue Leonardo presents following a period of marital conflict with his wife regarding her decision about changing her surname after marriage. The central issue revolves around his wife’s […]
In the Therapy Room - Jas Mendola
Confessions from the Couch: How One Guy’s Need for Independence is Killing His Relationships
Intake Summary Brief Client Name: Marlon Swift Date: 26 August 2026 Core Issue The client is experiencing persistent anxiety following a recent argument with his girlfriend of over two years regarding communication expectations during a work social event. Despite having […]
In the Therapy Room - Jas Mendola
Confessions from the Couch: When Your Partner Is Dismissing Your Anxiety…
Intake Summary Brief Client Name: Audrey Lennon Date: 19 August 2026 Core Issue The client is seeking support regarding communication difficulties in her romantic relationship, specifically feeling unheard and emotionally unsupported by her boyfriend. She describes a recent incident where […]
In the Therapy Room - Jas Mendola
In the Therapy Room: The Shocking Truth About the Man Who Couldn’t Save Her
Client Intake Summary Client Name: Brad Joplin Age: 26 Date: 5 August 2026 Core Issue Brad is seeking guidance regarding his three-year relationship with his girlfriend (26F), which has reached a critical juncture. He feels trapped between his own financial […]