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Got Worries? How to be the Best at Worrying- Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. Laurie Shoats L.M.F.T.

I am seeing a marked increase in worry/anxiety and panic attacks in clients over the last several years. People hypothesize that it is due to both regular media and social media. Whatever is the cause of it, you will be better off if you are…

Sex Tip - Patience- Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. Laurie Shoats L.M.F.T.

  Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.   Sex Tip- Patience Men and Women do not have the same physiological make-ups in regards to sex. Often, in my office, men ask me why women do not have the same sex drive as they…
Couples Counseling

Is Your Attitude Right for a Relationship? - Laurie Shoats L.M.F.T. - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Is Your Attitude Right for a Relationship?   Relationships take work. We all know this. But part of that work is to have the right attitude. When seeking a potential partner, an important trait to be aware of is their attitude,…

Sex Tip - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. Laurie Shoats LMFT

Sex Tip Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. Have you ever wondered why men and women behave differently after sex?  If you have then you are not alone. There is a hormonal component driving the gender differences in post-coital behaviors. One…

Social Media and Relationships - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. - Laurie Shoats L.M.F.T.

Social Media and Relationships - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. Hello, friends. If you are reading this then odds are that your relationship is being affected by social media in one form or another. When I was learning about psychology…

Are You Experiencing Resentment? - Laurie Shoats L.M.F.T - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Resentment can be a cancer in a relationship. If not dealt with intensively, then it can destroy the relationship. My couples usually present with issues sounding something like, “He gets mad at everything I do.” Or “No matter what,…

Insight Into Why a Person Cheats- Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Insight into Why a Person Cheats I have been a Marriage and Family therapist for over 25 years now. I have worked with countless couples and one of my current specialties is infidelity recovery along with helping my couples decide if they…
Divorce Support, Break-up support

Navigating Your Loved One's Issues- Laurie Shoats LMFT ( Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)

Navigating Your Loved One’s Issues Do you ever struggle with navigating your loved one’s issues?  If you answered ‘yes’, then read on. We all have issues. No one is immune to issues. No one. I once heard issues referred to…

Tip to Improve Your Mood- Laurie Shoats LMFT- Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

  Quick Fix to Improve Your Mood   Many of my clients ask me for the “magic pill” or the “crystal ball” to help them better their lives. There is something even easier and more “real” than those two things.…

Self-care is NOT Selfish- Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Self-care is NOT Selfish I have been working with people for over 25 years now. A common trend I see much more prevalent in women than men is guilt associated with self -care. Men have an easier time engaging in their hobbies ( a form…