15 Years, 4500 Couples

by Kerry Lusignan | Jun 17, 2025 | Relationships

I like to think of the Northampton Center for Couples Therapy in the same way I view any relationship. For it to thrive, it must be based on mutuality, goodwill, shared values, and solid communication skills. At the heart of NCCT are our couples therapists and...

Reduced Fee Couples Therapy Openings

by Kerry Lusignan | Aug 10, 2024 | Couples Therapy

Back in 2021, during the throes of COVID-19, I made the difficult decision to cease all contracts with health insurance panels and transition NCCT to a sliding fee-for-service model. My reasons for doing such were complex, but ultimately, it came down to what I...

Is It Trauma Bonding or Love?

by Kerry Lusignan | May 20, 2024 | Trauma Bonding

Out of a fear of abandonment, we unknowingly abandon ourselves. The line between love and hate, passion and pain (especially if you have experienced trauma) can feel as thin as a sliver. The reasons for this are complex, but what is essential to know is that when...

The Divorce Club

by Kerry Lusignan | Feb 29, 2024 | Divorce

It was the type of abandon unique to crisis and duress — when going kamikaze seems like a sound and wise decision. When I reentered the dating scene at 42, I felt like Rip Van Winkle. Like I had been sleeping for the entirety of my marriage and that, upon my waking,...

Letter to a Couple in Crisis: Can I Trust My Partner?

by Kerry Lusignan | Feb 12, 2024 | Letter

February 12th, 2024 Should I give my partner another chance? How do you know if a person is trustworthy?    Can I learn to trust if I have a history of being hurt? Ultimately, the question of whether to trust your partner, at its core, concerns the dilemma of whether...