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A Tip for Men - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. - Laurie Shoats L.M.F.T.

A Tip for Men- Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. Men, are you struggling to be able to communicate better with your partner? If so, you are not alone. Having worked with couples for almost 30 years I have seen many men say that their…

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…

So I Have Decided to See a Therapist. Does This Mean I am Crazy? - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

So I Have Decided to See a Therapist. Does This Mean I am Crazy? Congratulations! You have made a very difficult decision. You have decided it is time to iron out some wrinkles in your life. You now recognize that you are sick and tired of…

Issues? What Issues? ~ Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. ~ Laurie Shoats L.M.F.T.

Issues? What Issues? ~ Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. ~ Laurie Shoats L.M.F.T. Do you think your partner has issues? Well you are right. Anyone who has ever experienced childhood has issues. There is nobody that has ever escaped…

How to Avoid Misunderstandings in Relationships~ Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

How to Avoid Misunderstandings in Relationships~ Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. Do you and your partner argue at times only to realize that one of you misunderstood something? And that the misunderstanding caused the argument? If…

More Differences Between Men and Women's Ways of Thinking- Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Real Life Solutions Counseling/Blog More differences between men and women's ways of thinking The more you understand the differences between a man's way of thinking and a woman's way of thinking, the better equipped you are to have a healthy…

What NOT to expect from your therapist

I would like to clear up a misconception about therapists. So often, people think therapists are here to give advice. This is simply not the case. Imagine how dependent a client would become on their therapist if their therapist were the…