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Intimacy Counseling: What it is and why you need it
Sometimes when we hear the word intimacy, the first thing that comes to mind is sex. Although that is one important aspect of intimacy,...
Rafaella Smith-Fiallo
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4 Steps to Respectful Communication
Respectful communication is key for healthy relationships. Use these 4 steps to improve the communication in your relationship!
Rafaella Smith-Fiallo
4 min read


How to Manifest the Healthy Friendships You’ve Always Wanted
Want to learn how to manifest friends? Use these 5 practical steps to get started.
Rafaella Smith-Fiallo
5 min read


How Mutual Masturbation Can Bring You More Sexual Pleasure
That’s exactly what mutual masturbation is all about—two, or more, people engaging in self-pleasure at the same time and usually in the same place. It can also include a mutual exchange of pleasure in which the people involved are stimulating one another, exploring their erogenous zones.
Rafaella Smith-Fiallo
5 min read


When A Couple's Quarantine Doesn't Equal More Sex
You might have noticed an increase in posts and articles with advice about ways to connect with your partner now that you have more time.
Rafaella Smith-Fiallo
7 min read


Touch in the Time of Corona
For many people, this period of mandated physical distance will bring on pangs of skin hunger. A common theme has been showing up in the...
Rafaella Smith-Fiallo
4 min read


Healing Trauma & Finding Eros in your Everyday Life
Survivors of trauma disclose a variety of undesirable experiences or symptoms, but within the context of my work, I am focusing on these four specifically:
Decreased interest in activities
Difficulty experiencing positive affect
Hypervigilance
Negative thoughts and assumptions about oneself
Rafaella Smith-Fiallo
5 min read


2019 Will Bring Change
As the new year comes to an end, so begins the many articles about living your best life! You may have been thinking about saving more money, committing to a workout class, or cutting down on drinking alcohol. Those are great goals by the way. But what about centering your mental wellness. If you are thinking about different ways to prioritize yourself in the new year, beginning therapy is a great place to start! However, the saying, “It’s easier said than done” may hold true
Rafaella Smith-Fiallo
4 min read


Why Do I Feel Like A Burden When I Talk About My Feelings?
Your presence is not a burden. Your story is not a burden. You are not a burden -- you are a person who is deserving of care and attention.
Rafaella Smith-Fiallo
3 min read


The Difference Between A Victim and Survivor of SA: Why Both Labels Are Valid
Sexual Assault Survivor or Victim? Here is a closer look at both labels and what they could mean.
Rafaella Smith-Fiallo
4 min read


How To Start Journaling: Nine Different Types Of Journaling
For many people journaling has positive benefits. Through journaling, people are able to gain insight regarding mood and behaviors, problem solve more strategically, reduce stress, and even increase self-esteem. All of these things can lead to an improvement of health and is often included as part of self-care activities. Your left brain, the analytical and rational side, is activated while writing. And while the left side of the brain is busy ‘being the brains’, the right si
Rafaella Smith-Fiallo
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Steps to Establishing a Boundary
Teach people how to treat you by following these steps to establish boundaries.
Rafaella Smith-Fiallo
4 min read


What Is Home-Based Therapy?
A therapist may offer home-based therapy because they recognize how tough it can be to get to an office. If you have ever faced obstacles with childcare, illness, disability, financial strain, or transportation then you may know how life was impacted from missing appointments, family events, and even work.
Rafaella Smith-Fiallo
5 min read
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