Does Marriage Counseling Work? --Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Does Marriage Counseling Work? Well, that all depends on you. It is like asking if going to a gym works. They both can work as long as you are willing to put in the effort and honesty to get the most out of your time. The success rate…
Couples Counseling

How Do I make My Relationship Better? - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

    How Do I make My Relationship Better?     This is a concern most couples have. Who would not want to have their relationship be as healthy as possible? There are many factors which can play into having a…

Three Tips to Increase Positive Feelings- Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Three Tips to Increase Positive Feelings Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. Positive feelings...they are not as elusive as many people believe them to be. Many people believe they are powerless when it comes to their feelings. Well,…

Most Common Mistake Couples Make When It Comes To Counseling - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Most Common Mistake Couples Make When It Comes To Counseling Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. Hello. I am Laurie Shoats. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years experience. People often ask me what is the…

Why Is Being a Mom So Overwhelming? - Laurie Shoats LMFT -Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Why Is Being A Mom So Overwhelming? So, you are a mom. You are tired, exhausted and overwhelmed. Out of all the moms I have counseled since I began my journey as a Marriage and Family Therapist (almost 30 years ago) this is one of the most…

Why Is Being A Mom So Overwhelming? - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Why Is Being A Mom So Overwhelming? So, you are a mom. You are tired, exhausted and overwhelmed. Out of all the moms I have counseled since I began my journey as a Marriage and Family Therapist ( almost 30 years ago) this is one of the most…

Men Are Not Mind Readers - Real Life Solutions Counseling- Laurie Shoats LMFT

Men Are Not Mind Readers Ladies, this one is for you. Men, you can thank me later. Please allow me to share some wisdom I have learned from being a Marriage and Family Therapist for close to 30 years. Several times a week, a woman…

"What you resist, persists. " - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

"What you resist, persists." We have all heard that phrase. Do you know what it means? How it can be applied in a practical sense? Whatever you look at ceases to be so scary. "It" loses some of it's power over you. If you do not…

The Best Way to Make Decisions- Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

The Best Way to Make Decisions Laurie Shoats L.M.F.T. Do you ever feel stuck or have a hard time making a decision about something? Well, you are not alone. Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now, A New Earth and Stillness Speaks…

How To Be Happy Now - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

People often ask what the secret to happiness is. The book The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle, provides insight into happiness, joy, contentment and peace. Below is some insight paraphrased from the book. The secret to happiness, now,…