Michelle Scharlop, LMFT, Relationship Expert

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Michelle Scharlop, LMFT, Relationship Expert

Michelle Scharlop, LMFT specializes in marriage counseling, couples therapy, relationship therapy. I am an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

I work collaboratively with my clients to utilize their strengths to cope with their current situations and meet their needs. I will help facilitate change by listening to everyone in the therapy room and gaining an understanding of all perspectives. We will have meaningful conversations that restore broken connections and rebuilds communication. My innovative approach is positive and encouraging,

compassionate and respectful, warm with a gentle sense of humor. In this safe, confidential, nonjudgmental environment we can uncover and reshape unhealthy patterns. Together we can embark on an empowering journey to find a happier you.

07/31/2026

“Don’t make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option”, is a powerful quote that encourages healthy relationships. This means that healthy relationships, including healthy marriages involve mutual effort. It doesn’t need to stay balanced at all times and yet both spouses should feel valued, thought about and prioritized.

07/30/2026

Many couples struggle with communication. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in South Florida, I hear that all the time.
Then the couple works with me and they learn some transforming communication tips that helps each spouse feel heard, understood and validated.

When you and your spouse can effectively communicate, the result is that conflicts can be navigated in a productive way. This new way gives your partnership the opportunity to become stronger, have a deeper connection and improve intimacy in your marriage.

Hi, I’m Michelle Scharlop, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Your Relationship Expert. I Transform Relationships, one relationship at a time. If you live in Florida and you are experiencing relationship struggles, call me, I can help.

07/29/2026

What are your priorities? What are your spouse’s priorities? Something that I believe is, “If something or someone is a priority for you, you will find a way. If it isn’t, you will find and accept an excuse.”

07/28/2026

Is conflict in marriage healthy? I say yes! Find out why in my blog,
Is Conflict in Marriage Healthy?
Click on the link in the comments.

07/27/2026

Avoiding conflict with your spouse, to keep the peace in your marriage, can result in starting a war inside yourself. Please look at the five consequences that could happen when avoiding difficult conversations in marriage.
1. Resentment Grows
2. Communication Breaks Down
3. Loss of Connection
4. Conflicts Escalates
5. Diminished Trust

All these consequences can have both short- and long-term negative effects on your marriage. Do not put your relationship in jeopardy. Instead step into the conversation with some communication tools that will set you and your spouse up for success. If you would like more information on how to have difficult conversations and a detailed explanation of the tips, read my blog, Exploring the Consequences of Avoiding Difficult Conversations in Marriage.
This blog can be found in the comments and by going to my website.

07/24/2026

Conflict in marriage is commonly thought of as a major concern and yet, I am suggesting that conflict in marriage is healthy. I am going to suggest that we explore how conflict in marriage can be an opportunity, a way of moving forward in the relationship.
It is important to recognize that for conflict to be healthy, it needs to be managed in a respectful, non-judgmental, empathetic manner with a focus of resolution instead of winning an argument.
You and your spouse are not clones of each other. You are both individuals who came together, for hopefully the reasons of love, friendship, and the want to build as well as nurture a life together.
You do not always share the same opinion and thoughts on every topic. And that is ok.
How do you voice your opinion and thoughts? How do you listen and honor your spouse’s opinion and thoughts?
If the couple has the tools to have a conversation where they can communicate effectively, then the conflict could be productive and healthy for the relationship and there are several reasons why.
To continue reading, please click on the link in the comments.

07/22/2026

Marriage doesn’t thrive on autopilot, it flourishes when it is intentionally nurtured. Just as a garden needs consistent care, attention and patience to grow, so does your relationship. If life feels busy, yet you want to feel connected with your spouse, read the blog, Do You and Your Spouse Nurture Your Marriage, for some ideas on how to get started.

07/21/2026

“Are you the adult you want your child to become?” is the question asked by Brene Brown. I want to extend this and ask, Are you married to the adult you want your child to become? AND Is your marriage a
relationship that you would like for your child one day? If you answered yes, great!
If you answered no, then I have another question. What advice would you give to your child if this was their marriage?

07/17/2026

Dates with your spouse are...
*a great time to focus on each other and to reconnect
*an opportunity to make memories
*a time to enjoy each other’s company
My husband and I are planning our Saturday night date right now. Who else is planning a date this weekend?

07/16/2026

Remember when you were dating? Was there a playfulness, feeling of excitement and desire that naturally happened?
Are you wondering where the playfulness, desire, excitement went in your marriage? Try recreating the feeling, try flirting.
Flirting is a key element in a healthy marriage. It is a way to keep the spark alive. Flirting suggests interest. Sometimes that interest appears to be lacking in a marriage.
Married life gets busy, work, the house, kids, the other numerous responsibilities and then the relationship gets pushed to the side. When this happens romance and spark have a tendency to slowly fade away until there is little to none.
Don’t let that happen to your marriage.
For some tips on how to bring flirting back into your marriage, click on the link in the comments.

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8551 W Sunrise Boulevard, Ste 206
Plantation, FL
33322

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+19542459608

Website

http://plantationrelationshipcounseling.com/

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