Author: Bozhena Evans

By Bozhena Evans, LCSW · Therapist & Couples Counselor · Denver, CO You say yes when you mean no. You apologize before anyone is even clearly upset. You scan a room and hyperfocus on any shift in mood, and you feel the need to lift it. Sound familiar? A Guide to Understanding People-Pleasing What Is…

Few topics carry as much quiet charge as not getting along with your partner’s family. It rarely comes up on a first date, yet it has the power to shape holidays, decisions, loyalties—and sometimes, the future of the relationship itself. You might find yourself Googling in the middle of the night: You might be wondering…

Most people come to couples therapy or individual counseling for themselves asking some version of the same question:“What can help improve my relationship?” They want to communicate with their partner more effectively. Table of Contents When Communication Breaks Down, the Body Is Often Speaking Brainspotting for Love: How It Helps Relationships at the Nervous System…

By Bozhena Evans, BE Therapy – www.bozhenaevanstherapy.com Ways Marriages and Relationships Change When You Become Parents There’s something quietly revolutionary about what happens to a relationship when a baby enters the picture. The transformation happens beneath the surface, often unnoticed amid the more visible demands of feeds, diapers, and sleep schedules. What we don’t talk…

Feeling a (Sometimes Scary) Existential Transformation in Motherhood Motherhood is often celebrated as an act of unconditional love — the sleepless nights, the soft rhythms of care, the endless giving. Yet beneath the beauty lies a quiet truth: becoming a mother changes everything. Your days may be filled with feeding schedules, nap times, and emotional…

What Makes These Gatherings Special The Vibe The Friendly Faces at Our Fire Each Fireside Chat features a rotating panel of professionals from The Den’s trusted advisors. You’ll always find a mix of perspectives and expertise relevant to the evening’s topic. What We Talk About Our conversations change with each gathering, flowing from the questions…

I worry that my partner cannot meet my needs. Are we really right for each other? Should we stay together and work on our relationship – or just go our separate ways? I feel stuck. I don’t know where to turn. Relationship anxiety arises in many intimate relationships, especially in long-term partnerships. It begins when…

When sexual desire is mismatched, couples often ask: is something wrong with us—or are we simply human? Couples counseling often brings hidden struggles into the open, and few are more common—or more emotionally charged—than sexual desire and response disparity. When one partner craves sex more (or less) frequently than the other, it can lead to…