Samantha Ricard Counseling Tools

For those who want to learn about communication, self care, and relationships

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Located in Highland Meadows Parkway | Windsor, Colorado

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5 Tips to Improve Communication with Your Partner

Tired of having the same argument on repeat? You’re not alone and it doesn’t mean your relationship is doomed. This post breaks down five practical ways to improve communication with your partner. From checking in with yourself before talking to learning how to shift from “me vs. you” to “us vs. the problem,” these tools help you get out of stuck patterns and back to feeling like a team. Because connection doesn’t come from winning—it comes from understanding.

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How Do I Know If I Need Counseling?

Feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected in your relationships? Explore how marriage and family therapy in Windsor, Colorado can support individuals and couples in building stronger connections, improving communication, and gaining the tools to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.

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Why “I Just Need to Accept It” Doesn’t Work (And What to Focus on Instead)

If I had to bet on it, I’d say “I just need to accept it” is probably one of the phrases therapists hear most in therapy. I’d also bet that it’s one that therapists say almost as often as they hear it. It’s a message that is so pervasive we have accepted it (see what I did there?) as absolutely truth. And on the surface, it seems so easy! Although, if it were that easy, wouldn’t you have done it already?

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