Recent Articles and Broadcast
Psychology Today. August 19, 2025
Why Empty Nesting Is Both Harder and Richer Than You Think
Turn empty nest challenges into growth, renewal, and lasting bonds.
Psychology Today. August 11, 2025
7 Secrets for Repairing Your Bond With Your Adult Child
Getting grounded within yourself is first. Learning to listen better comes next.
MSN.com. April, 2025
The Kids Always Came First. Then I Realized My Marriage Was Falling Apart.
I married a good man, a family man. We were beside ourselves with joy when our daughter was born, then our son. We bonded over our outrageous love for these new beings. We walked like zombies through sleepless nights together and fell over laughing from the amazing things they said.
Fox 2 St. Louis. February 13, 2025
A Soulful Marriage: Six tendencies to avoid in a relationship
Licensed Counselor Rachel Glik joined the morning show to provide six tendencies to avoid in a relationship.
CNBC Make It. February 11, 2025
In relationships, no action is too small. Every little change you make matters.
CNBC Make It. February 4, 2025
I’ve been a couples therapist for 30 years: Any of these 6 phrases is a red flag in relationships
I’ve been a therapist for over 30 years, and so many of the couples I meet with simply don’t see how their words and body language — even if they are not yelling — are disrespectful.
Riverbender.com. January, 25, 2025
Dr. Rachel Glik, EdD, LPC To Celebrate Launch of New Book: A Soulful Marriage
Dr. Rachel Glik, EdD, LPC, a licensed professional individual and relationship counselor, is thrilled to announce the launch of her new book, A Soulful Marriage.
NBC News with Vicky Nguyen. February 12, 2025
How to Deepen and Create More Meaningful Relationships
Whether you’re single, married, with kids or not, this segment covers so much. The 4 Pillars for Soulful Relationships, how to keep priority while raising a family and tips for creating more joy and love as a single person and overall.
Wall Street Journal, Essay, May 15, 2025
What I Tell Mothers Who Feel Rejected by Their Adult Children
I witness a lot of pain as a therapist, but there’s nothing quite like the sorrow of a mother estranged from her adult child. In most cases, one party is rarely all right or wrong. Both sides need help seeing their unwanted scenario as a portal, an invitation to grow and transform.
Wall Street Journal, About Face. February 6, 2025
The Kids Always Came First. Then I Realized My Marriage Was Falling Apart
This can feel counterintuitive, but being mindful of your relationship with yourself, and your beloved, is the best thing we can do for our children. Keeping your relationship strong while raising a family is not easy but simple changes can go a long way.
Psychology Today, May 2, 2025
Work-Life Balance for Moms: 4 Tips to Show Up for Yourself
I find that the most dangerous element of mom burnout is the belief, “There’s nothing I can do.” Here I share what you can absolutely do to create more balance and joy in your life—all related to “showing up for yourself” and realizing the difference small shifts make.
Psychology Today, March 27, 2025
The 7 Most Common Mistakes Couples Make With Sex
The potential for sexual satisfaction is greater than most partners realize. Reaching our sexual potential starts with talking openly about our sexual needs and preferences.Most couples have a desire discrepancy; it's how we navigate this that matters. Prioritizing connection over performance enhances sexual intimacy.
CNBC Make It, March 12, 2025
Therapist: 6 habits of couples who feel ‘emotionally secure’ in their relationships
I’ve found that the happiest couples who navigate arguments in a healthy way often offer reassuring phrases that soothe what might be hard to hear. It’s not “fake fluff.” Reassuring statements are true and real and give your partner kindness during a difficult conversation or time in their life.
CNBC Make It, February 8, 2025
I’ve been a therapist for 30 years: 6 mistakes the happiest couples avoid early on
Couples tend to repeat many of the same mistakes, often unknowingly. Typically, these unhelpful patterns started early on in the relationship. Here are six common tendencies to avoid in a relationship, especially in the early years.
Psychology Today. January 13, 2025
From the Hot Seat to the Love Seat: 4 steps to turn emotional arguments into breakthroughs, starting with pause.
Approaching conflict intentionally requires tremendous patience, trust in the process, and personal responsibility. Most of us are not naturally skilled at this, so allow yourself to be in training. The effort is worth it because you’re worth it.
CNBC Make It February 4, 2025
If You Use Any of These 6 Phrases, Your Relationship Might Be In Troubled Waters
I’ve been a therapist for over 30 years, and so many of the couples I meet with simply don’t see how their words and body language — even if they are not yelling — are disrespectful.
Psychology Today February 3, 2025
Four Ways to Stay Close When Growing in Different Directions
Like with all living things, our relationships are constantly evolving. That being said, what if you and your partner have a different desire for growth, or you start to grow in very different directions? Here are the 4 C’s to surf the tides of change in your relationship, the big and small ones.
She Knows January 20, 2025
What to Do When Politics Makes You and Your Partner Fight
Politics has always been a touchy subject, but in recent years, partners are having a harder time than ever finding peace when their partner is not aligned with them, or even when they differ on their degree of sensitivity to the issues. How can partners stay close and respectful when they differ to any degree on politics.
