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What Is EFT Therapy and Is It Right for Your Relationship?
Most relationship conflict isn't really about the dishes, the finances, or who forgot to call. It's about connection and safety. EFT helps couples get underneath the surface content of their fights to the emotional experience driving them. And that's where real change happens.

Chris 'Bucky' Bateman LMFT
Apr 55 min read


Affair Recovery: Can a Relationship Survive Infidelity?
"The discovery of infidelity is one of the most shattering experiences a couple can face. And underneath all of it, one question tends to surface again and again: Can we actually survive this? The honest answer is yes, many couples do. But the path forward requires more than time and good intentions. Here's what affair recovery actually looks like."

Chris 'Bucky' Bateman LMFT
Mar 294 min read


Signs You're in an Anxious-Avoidant Relationship And What to Do About It
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Chris 'Bucky' Bateman LMFT
Mar 174 min read


How to Reconnect With Your Spouse When You Feel Like Strangers
Research by Dr. John Gottman shows that the quality of a couple's everyday moments, what he calls "bids for connection", predicts relationship satisfaction more reliably than big romantic gestures.

Chris 'Bucky' Bateman LMFT
Mar 144 min read


The Anxious-Avoidant Cycle: Why You Keep Having the Same Fight
The anxious-avoidant cycle happens when two people with different attachment styles one anxious, one avoidant get stuck in a pattern of pursuit and withdrawal that leaves both partners feeling unloved and misunderstood.

Chris 'Bucky' Bateman LMFT
Mar 133 min read


Strengthen Your Marriage with Effective Communication Techniques
Research shows that couples who communicate well are more likely to stay together and experience greater happiness. Therefore, investing time in improving communication skills is essential for a thriving marriage.

Chris 'Bucky' Bateman LMFT
Dec 8, 20254 min read


How to Build Emotional Intimacy in Your Relationship
Emotional intimacy is the quiet foundation beneath every strong relationship. It's what makes you feel safe enough to be honest. What makes conflict survivable. What keeps two people genuinely connected even when life gets hard and busy and complicated. And it's something that can be built, intentionally, consistently, over time.

Chris 'Bucky' Bateman LMFT
Dec 1, 20254 min read


Managing Anxiety in Relationships; What Actually Helps
If anxiety is affecting your relationship, you're not alone. And the good news is that it's something that can be understood, worked with, and significantly reduced. Here's what actually helps.

Chris 'Bucky' Bateman LMFT
Nov 24, 20254 min read
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