FAQs About Therapy, Counseling, and Coaching in Irvine, CA
FAQs About Therapy, Counseling, and Coaching in Irvine, CA
Confused about therapy versus counseling or coaching. This FAQ clarifies the differences and explains what relationship counseling in Irvine, CA actually involves.
What to Expect Your First Time in Therapy or Relationship Counseling in Irvine, CA
What to Expect Your First Time in Therapy or Relationship Counseling in Irvine, CA
Feeling nervous about your first session. This post walks you through what happens in therapy or relationship counseling in Irvine, CA so you can arrive prepared and grounded.
Questions to Ask a Therapist in Irvine, Before Your First Session
Questions to Ask a Therapist in Irvine, CA Before Your First Session
Unsure what to ask before starting therapy. This guide shares the most important questions to help you choose a therapist in Irvine, CA who feels safe and aligned.
The Complete Guide to Finding the Right Therapist, Counselor, or Psychologist in Irvine, CA
The Complete Guide to Finding the Right Therapist, Psychologist, or Counselor in Irvine, CA
A thoughtful, step by step guide to finding the right therapist or relationship counseling in Irvine, CA, including what to look for, what to ask, and how to trust the fit.
When Childhood Wounds Meet Adult Relationships: Why Your Past Shapes Your Present Relationship
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Beyond Romance: Building Healthy Relationships with Siblings, Friends, and Family
These patterns don’t change just because time passes. They shift when we start bringing awareness to them. In relationship therapy in Irvine, that’s exactly what we do. We name what’s happening. We give space to the part of you that’s been performing or enduring for far too long. We start to imagine what it could look like to be in these relationships in a new way—or, in some cases, to grieve that they may never be what you hoped.
Preventative Couples Therapy: Why Healthy Relationships Still Need Support
But here’s the truth that many people miss: the best time to invest in your relationship is before things fall apart. Just like you'd maintain a car or go to the doctor for a check-up getting support from Karl Stenske, LMFT, relationship counseling in Irvine, can make your relationship even strong.
How to Rebuild Trust After Betrayal in a Relationship
If you’re here, reading this, wondering whether trust can really be rebuilt—know this: it’s possible. But it doesn’t happen by pretending it didn’t happen or rushing to forgive. Rebuilding trust takes time, intention, and often, support. That’s where Karl Stenske, LMFT and relationship counseling in Irvine comes in.
The Most Common Communication Issues Couples Face & How Therapy Can Help
If it feels like your relationship keeps running into the same argument on repeat, you’re not alone. Communication struggles are one of the most common reasons couples seek out Karl Stenske, LMFT, relationship counseling in Irvine.
How Relationships Change (Managing Expectations When They Do)
Sometimes couples worry, “We’ve changed too much to make this work.” But in truth, Karl Stenske, LMFT and his relationship counseling in Irvine is built on the idea that change is expected—and that we can learn how to adapt together, rather than apart.
In-person Therapy Irvine, CA
My office is conveniently located in Irvine, California near the Irvine Spectrum.
Karl Stenske Therapy
15615 Alton Pkwy #450
Irvine, CA 92618
Call - 949-922-0734 Text - 949-922-0734