<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Skyy Counseling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skyy Counseling]]></description><link>https://www.fernandatherapy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:15:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.fernandatherapy.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Your Vacation Revealed About Your Relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Fernanda Schiffer, LMHC · Skyy Counseling, Miami, Florida You planned the trip. You needed the break. And somewhere between the airport and the hotel room, something went sideways. By the time you got home, you were more exhausted than when you left. I hear this a lot. Couples come in after a vacation feeling frustrated, confused, and sometimes embarrassed. They'll say things like, "We fought the entire time," or, "I don't even know what happened." And my first thought, every time, is not...]]></description><link>https://www.fernandatherapy.com/post/what-your-vacation-revealed-about-your-relationship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a42b6477353421c5453864d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:19:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_49508dfbd53b42eb8a2f328ed7a52f8a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fernanda Lewinsky, LMHC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couples Therapy in Coral Gables: A Complete Guide (2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you and your partner are struggling whether it's constant fighting, emotional distance, broken trust, or intimacy that's slowly disappeared finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Coral Gables has a number of highly qualified couples therapists, but not all specialize in the same things, and the right fit matters enormously. This complete guide covers everything you need to know about couples therapy in Coral Gables, FL what to look for, who the leading therapists are, and how...]]></description><link>https://www.fernandatherapy.com/post/couples-therapy-coral-gables-complete-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ebc1bf33a9100a342c9e55</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:24:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f37d_34a95883230a4380b8344005a991914a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fernanda Lewinsky, LMHC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Being Right Is Destroying Your Relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Fernanda Schiffer, LMHC There’s a moment I see often in couples therapy. Two people sitting across from each other, both exhausted, both frustrated, and both completely convinced that if their partner would just admit  they were wrong, everything would be fine. They came in to fix their relationship. But somewhere along the way, the goal quietly shifted. Now they’re here to win. And that’s exactly where things start to fall apart. The Tug of War Nobody Talks About Picture a tug of war. Two...]]></description><link>https://www.fernandatherapy.com/post/why-being-right-is-destroying-your-relationship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bb5b39c384c212cc98041b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 02:23:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f37d_9383e4ab72034f568b79ff1c2664a0cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fernanda Lewinsky, LMHC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Dangers of Couples Therapy When One Partner Is a Narcissist]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a couples therapist, I've seen it happen. The well-meaning clinician who becomes an unwitting tool of abuse. Here's what therapists and clients need to know.- Written by: Fernanda Schiffer, LMHC I want to say something that many therapists won't say: couples therapy, when one partner is a narcissist, can make things significantly worse. Not because therapy is wrong. Not because the clinician isn't skilled. But because the standard couples therapy model was never designed for a dynamic...]]></description><link>https://www.fernandatherapy.com/post/the-hidden-dangers-of-couples-therapy-when-one-partner-is-a-narcissist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8fb2bf1929985ec95de91</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:47:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f37d_2ca6ee80a1f54423a40ec711187b9b07~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fernanda Lewinsky, LMHC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Navigating Divorce with Grace: Therapist-Backed Tips for Couples in Transition]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Fernanda Schiffer, LMHC Licensed Therapist Divorce is often framed as a failure. In reality, it can be a deeply human process of transition — one that, when navigated with intention, compassion, and clarity, can offer healing and even growth. As a therapist who works with couples before, during, and after separation, I believe that even during divorce, respect, empathy, and emotional intelligence  can guide us toward healthier outcomes — for both partners and, if applicable, for children....]]></description><link>https://www.fernandatherapy.com/post/navigating-divorce-with-grace-therapist-backed-tips-for-couples-in-transition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68543e7b5d5707c1f247b35b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:47:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_c93d57b7fd0145baa72cb12caacac869~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fernanda Lewinsky, LMHC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You’re Not the Problem: Escaping a Narcissistic Abusive Relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Fernanda Schiffer, LMHC There is hope Hey, you. If you’re feeling lost, doubting yourself, and wondering, “Am I the problem?” you might be in a narcissistic abusive relationship. As a therapist, I’ve seen how these relationships crush your confidence with shame and self-doubt. You’re not alone, and you’re not the problem. Here’s what you’re going through and how to break free—starting now. What It Feels Like You know that heavy feeling—like you’re never enough? That’s narcissistic abuse at...]]></description><link>https://www.fernandatherapy.com/post/you-re-not-the-problem-escaping-a-narcissistic-abusive-relationship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683716c6dc69d18047f80eec</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 14:04:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_00bda3c856924917be88471d11b01bbb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fernanda Lewinsky, LMHC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Like Sex… So Why Am I Never in the Mood? Understanding the Two Types of Sexual Responsiveness]]></title><description><![CDATA[I Like Sex… So Why Am I Never in the Mood? Understanding the Two Types of Sexual Responsiveness]]></description><link>https://www.fernandatherapy.com/post/i-like-sex-so-why-am-i-never-in-the-mood-understanding-the-two-types-of-sexual-responsiveness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6807bdbe7c84107804b9ae46</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:12:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_39552440ed6d4a43bf1116b52cbbaa74~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fernanda Lewinsky, LMHC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Don’t Have to Be Fully Healed to Be in a Relationship ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Fernanda Schiffer, LMHC You Don’t Have to Be Fully Healed to Be in a Relationship — And Here’s Why We’ve all heard it: “You have to love yourself before someone else can love you.”  It’s one of those well-intentioned phrases that floats around in the wellness space — catchy, simple, and seemingly wise. And while there’s some truth in it, it can also be misleading and, at times, even harmful. Let’s talk about it. As a therapist, I absolutely advocate for doing your inner work. Addressing...]]></description><link>https://www.fernandatherapy.com/post/you-don-t-have-to-be-fully-healed-to-be-in-a-relationship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f6945ab789c928e04366a7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:51:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9288c3885d4f48ddb82ea3924d2ca414.jpg/v1/fit/w_980,h_646,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fernanda Lewinsky, LMHC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healing from a Breakup: A Licensed Counselor’s Guide to Moving Forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Fernanda Lewinsky, LMHC I’ve sobbed into my pillow at 3 a.m., wondering if the ache of a breakup would ever fade. If you’re there...]]></description><link>https://www.fernandatherapy.com/post/healing-from-a-breakup-a-licensed-counselor-s-guide-to-moving-forward</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d08a8da85b852b82ae9620</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:16:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79f37d_fa754953302b4fb88da9fac2aa60e4dc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fernanda Lewinsky, LMHC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Small Stuff Matters- Tips from a marriage counselor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn why the small stuff matters for successfull long term relationship from a couples therapist]]></description><link>https://www.fernandatherapy.com/post/why-the-small-stuff-matters-tips-from-a-marriage-counselor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a3b4cfc6ccec690b49af3a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:15:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_686888b4fa24451ea729236905e527ae~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fernanda Lewinsky, LMHC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Rejection Dysphoria? Understanding the Emotional Struggle and Its Link to ADHD]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Fernanda Schiffer, LMHC Rejection is a part of life, but for some people, the experience—or even the fear—of rejection can trigger intense emotional pain and self-doubt. This heightened sensitivity, known as rejection dysphoria, is more than just disliking criticism or fearing disapproval. It’s an overwhelming emotional response to perceived rejection that can feel unbearable and deeply personal. If you’ve ever felt like even small rejections hit you harder than they should, you’re not...]]></description><link>https://www.fernandatherapy.com/post/what-is-rejection-dysphoria-understanding-the-emotional-struggle-and-its-link-to-adhd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67631669fe6632824f257c3d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:44:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a286c314dea4e8cb59fa14007a64b1a.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fernanda Lewinsky, LMHC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love Without Fear: Overcoming Relationship Anxiety and]]></title><description><![CDATA[How anxiety over our relationships can impact them and how to start overcoming it. ]]></description><link>https://www.fernandatherapy.com/post/love-without-fear-overcoming-relationship-anxiety-and</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6760b6b211e3c1c34dc2bf8b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:30:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db440e70fa604bda90d756b1b66cc50b.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fernanda Lewinsky, LMHC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healing Together:  10 Essential Tips for Couples Facing Addiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[10 Tips for couples who are facing addiction o begin the healing process]]></description><link>https://www.fernandatherapy.com/post/healing-together-10-essential-tips-for-couples-facing-addiction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6760b2463d35fb948042e151</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:06:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5921503fc00b4156846bb129bbc43bb8.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fernanda Lewinsky, LMHC</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>