Welcome to My Blog Marriage Counseling, Teen Counseling and Family Counseling Contact Leslie Is Guilt the Focus of Your Parenting? Many parents have slipped into guilt based parenting by accident. Many parents strive to parent out of a desire to be kind, warm, caring...
by Jill Elaine Hughes a discussion with Leslie Baker, Marriage and Family Therapist Pleasanton When you’re busy juggling work, school and raising a family, having a vibrant social life is probably the last thing on your mind. But socializing and maintaining...
By: Leslie Baker, MA, MFT on Couple’s Counseling Valentine’s Day, the day of celebrating “love” was declared February 14 around 498 A.D. by Pope Gelasius. Rituals like Valentine’s Day are important for building connections in relationships. The process of...
Welcome to My Blog Marriage Counseling, Teen Counseling and Family Counseling Contact Leslie Couples Issues and Negotiation Skills for Couples For many couples arguing becomes the primary focus of their relationship, leaving the nurturing, fun and joyful aspects of...
By Jill Elaine Hughes, discussion with Leslie Baker Marriage and Family Therapist Pleasanton Online dating is an integral part of contemporary culture — sitcoms refer to it to grab laughs, and commercials for online dating sites populate the airwaves. Some recent...
Marriage Counseling – Turning Relationships Up in a Downturn Economy By Leslie Baker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Pleasanton Current economic news is influencing more than bank accounts; it is also affecting couples’ relationships. Looking for tips on...
