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Couples and Individual Counseling

Do you want to strengthen your marriage or prevent a divorce? Or are you cohabitating, engaged or dating, and you want to get it right this time? Does stress, depression or grief trouble you? Does illness, insomnia or unresolved trauma make your life difficult? You’ve come to the right place for deep emotional healing so you can cultivate a flourishing life. As a Christian I honor all spiritual paths rooted in love. Attend private sessions or intensive retreats for faster progress. I offer Distance Counseling by phone or videoconference from the comfort of your home for Georgia residents. I offer in-person sessions at my Blairsville, Georgia office.

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Happy Wife, Happy Life

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December 15, 2019
I'm writing to men here. But if you are a woman who is married,…
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Valentine’s Couples Retreat 2020

September 5, 2019
This small group Valentine's Retreat is perfect for couples who…
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23 Tips for Turning Conflict into Peace

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December 24, 2018
I hope your holidays are filled with love and laughter. I bless…
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Why We Think We Shouldn’t Be Needy

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September 23, 2018
by Benita A. Esposito, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor “In…
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Attachment Styles: What predicts healthy romance?

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June 23, 2017
We unconsciously act the way we do in romantic relationships…
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Tired of Conflict?

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March 25, 2017
Whether it’s with your spouse or your mother, if you don’t…
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Can My Marriage Be Saved?

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January 14, 2017
  That’s one of the first questions people ask me when…
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How to Choose a Marriage Counselor

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January 1, 2016
Most people don’t realize that Couples Counseling is one of…
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Banana Nut Bread. Healing the Mother-Daughter Relationship

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December 20, 2015
Who would think that banana nut bread could be a catalyst for…
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Conflict Management in Marriage: 17 Do's and Don'ts

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November 1, 2015
Key Concept: Vulnerability + Authenticity => Safety + Intimacy Introduction Many…
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Couples Counseling FAQs

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July 16, 2015
Q: What's the success rate of your Couples Counseling programs? I…
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Pre-Marital Counseling

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July 13, 2015
Are you considering pre-marital counseling to get your marriage…
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10 Tips to Sustain Emotional Intimacy During a Conflict

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July 6, 2015
Risk, Reach, Request, Respond Have you ever been stuck in…
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Worst Four Behaviors that Ruin Marriage

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April 19, 2015
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Don't Let Them Ruin Your…
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Dr. John Gottman’s Marriage Research FAQs

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February 18, 2015
Is Dr. John Gottman really able to predict whether a couple will…
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Dr. John Gottman's Marriage Research Statistics

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February 18, 2015
Dr. Gottman’s mathematical research on “masters” and “disasters”…
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Success, Love and Money. Can you have it all?

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January 1, 2015
Does Wealth Create True Fulfillment? Let me tell you a story…
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Marriage Essentials: Appreciation and Affection

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November 23, 2014
Do you know that expressing appreciation is one of the essential…
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Healing the Relationship with My Father

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June 15, 2014
The Only Time I Saw My Father Cry A Short Story About How…
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Intimacy Killer: Conflict Avoidance

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February 2, 2014
Do you avoid conflicts because you want to keep the peace in…
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How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?

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September 21, 2013
If you are amongst the brave, you have fallen in love and taken…
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Overcoming Communication Challenges

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March 5, 2013
Surefire Ways to Create an Honest and Connected Relationship An…
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12 Agreements for Healthy Relationships

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February 14, 2013
1.  Vulnerability + authenticity + empathy = safety and intimacy 2. …
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Marriage Story: From Cold War to Resurrection

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October 7, 2012
"Our Journey Together With Benita A. Esposito"  We started…
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Marriage Counseling Story. Healing the Physical Heart and Emotional Heart.

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August 10, 2012
Research published by the American Medical Association indicates…
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Marriage Counseling, Increasing Marital Intimacy: Carol's Story.

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July 25, 2012
Carol’s heart was racing, literally. She thought it could be…
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12 Keys to Conflict Management

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April 21, 2012
My first mentor told me, "Conflict is a necessary part of intimacy."  I…
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Books for Couples

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March 13, 2012
Here are a few of my favorite books for couples: The Seven…
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Tears of Anguish, Tears of Love

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February 8, 2012
A love letter from a daughter to her father. Unresolved emotional…
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New Love Risking~Prose

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February 8, 2012
Perhaps we will be together in many places, in many phases of…
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Trusting Others~Prose

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February 8, 2012
Sometimes in our darkest hours, we have to rely on the knowledge and…
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Relationships

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February 8, 2012
In this category, you will find posts on relationships.
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Feeling Safe~Prose

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February 1, 2012
Feeling safe, secure, calm and quiet. Even in the midst of trials…
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Your Gentle Constant Encouragement~Prose

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January 8, 2012
You are willing to give up what you are for the sake of what…
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