Marriage and Family Therapist

Ask Shelby: Giving a Good Apology

By Shelby Riley

Here is July’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,My wife always insists on an apology after we fight. I feel like I’m always the one saying “I’m… Read More »

Ask Shelby: Play Therapy

By Shelby Riley

Here is April’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,My seven-year-old daughter was bitten by a dog last week, and she’s still not over it. She’s… Read More »

Ask Shelby: Bringing Back the Romance

By Shelby Riley

Here is March’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,Things feel stale in my marriage, boring even. Sometimes I think he’s staying late at work… Read More »

Ask Shelby: Excessive Alcohol Use

By Shelby Riley

Here is October’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,My husband drinks a lot. I think it’s a problem, but he doesn’t seem to think so. It’s true… Read More »

Ask Shelby: Lying and Honesty

By Sarah F.

Here is July’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley. Dear Shelby,My nine-year-old son is lying to me a lot. How can I stop this behavior, and why would a child… Read More »

Ask Shelby: To Speak or Not to Speak

By Sarah F.

Here is June’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,I’m confused. My mom says all the time that relationships are built on trust and honesty, so… Read More »

Ask Shelby, Affair-Proof Your Marriage

By Sarah F.

Here is April’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,I am freaking out! So many of my friends are having problems because of an affair. How can I… Read More »