Relationship OCD, often called ROCD, is a subtype of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder where intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors center around one’s relationship.
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Some children look like they are doing everything right.
They follow the rules, work hard in school, rarely push back, and seem deeply motivated to make adults happy. Teachers love them. Parents feel proud. From the outside, it can look like confidence, responsibility, and maturity.
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Some children feel things deeply.
They react strongly to criticism, shut down quickly after small disappointments, or seem overwhelmed by the possibility that someone is upset with them. Parents often describe walking on eggshells, unsure how such small moments can lead to such big emotional responses.
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If you have a child who seems to resist everyday demands in a way that feels intense, emotional, or even confusing, you are not alone. Many parents come into our practice feeling exhausted, unsure of what they are doing wrong, and worried about their child’s future.
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As a therapist, I often hear middle‑aged men say things like, “I don’t really know what I’d talk about,” or “I’m not falling apart—I just feel off.” My favorite version is: “My wife thinks I should come.” (She’s often not wrong.)
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Every January, we’re hit with the same sparkly slogan: “New Year, New You!”
As if the clock strikes midnight and suddenly we transform into people who love meal prepping, have color-coded closets, and wake up at 5 a.m. “just because.
Couples come to therapy for many reasons, including communication difficulties, conflict, stress, life transitions, betrayal, parenting challenges, or feeling disconnected. The purpose of therapy is to help you
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Play therapy is a developmentally grounded approach that gives children a space to express feelings, explore experiences, and build new skills through the language that comes most naturally to them: play. Children grow emotionally and socially when they have room to try out ideas, express fears and wishes, and work through challenges in symbolic and creative ways.
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Every year around this time, something interesting happens in my therapy room. While the world insists we should be merry, bright, grateful, and full of joy… many people quietly feel the opposite. Instead of excitement, they feel dread. Instead of connection, they feel lonely. Instead of nostalgia, they feel sadness, irritability, stress, or a heaviness they can’t shake.
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Change is a natural part of life, but for children, transitions like divorce, moving, or changing schools can feel overwhelming. These experiences can stir up big emotions—sadness, anxiety, confusion, or even anger—that children may not have the words to express. At Heights Family Counseling, we understand that children communicate differently than adults, which is why play therapy can be one of the most effective ways to help them process and heal during times of change.
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As the year winds down and couples begin to shift into a season of reflection, connection, and warmth, November offers the perfect opportunity to explore intimacy in new ways. Physical closeness can help partners stay grounded through the busyness of the holiday season. Trying new positions can also bring excitement, curiosity, and play back into the relationship. One position that blends strength, openness, and connection is The Bridge.
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When a child or teen is struggling—with attention, school performance, behavior, or social/emotional functioning—parents often face a key question: What kind of evaluation do we need? At Heights Family Counseling, we offer three main types of evaluations. Knowing how they differ will help you pick the one that fits your family’s needs and budget.
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