Relationship Issues

Whether wanting to explore dating, short-term relationships, long-term relationships, friendships, workplace dynamics or familial relationships, I guide individuals in exploring their relationships with themselves and how that may be externalized different relationships. Areas of focus may include: communication, boundary setting, personalization, the role of validation, how to support friends/partners, attachment styles, trauma, building & maintaining connections

As a trained marriage and family therapist, my therapeutic lens is systemic. Relational distress can occur with family, partners, friends, neighbors, or coworkers. Our past experiences, expectations, needs, and attachment styles can teach us how to have "better" relationships as well as showing us places we can grow. From deep-rooted family conflict to everyday miscommunication, individual relational therapy can grow skills and insight into the innerworkings of relationships.

Together, we will create a safe space for you to communicate in a way that enhances understanding, deepens emotional intimacy, and helps you break out of negative patterns of interaction. We will draw from science-backed methods that use 50 years of research on relationships and communication.

Platonic friendships, intimate relationships, marriage and marital issues, separation and divorce (with and/or without children), all types of relationships, including nontraditional! The challenges themselves can range from communication, connection, sex, infidelity, etc. We can work together to try to repair or separate amicably. On the other hand, perhaps your relationship(s) is/are just fine, but you are interested in improving them – we can work with that too!

As a seasoned Couples Counselor, Marriage therapist, and pre-marital therapist, I am grateful to have been able to help couples successfully build new stories for their present and future. It is a privilege to assist people from various backgrounds, cultures, and histories to work together toward collaborative change. I am a passionate narrative therapist, but I have 15 years of teaching Couples Counseling to graduates, drawing on other models such as Attachment Theory and EFT.

I work with the Gottman Relationship Model as well as the STRONG Relationship model to help couples foster connection and have clearer communication. The Gottman Model utilizes techniques that recognizes bids for connection and helps build intimacy, while the STRONG model focuses on different aspects of safety and trust. I can help you and your partner feel more connected and heard on big issues that keep popping up in your relationship.

I provide online couples therapy and marriage counseling to support you in having the relationship you deserve. I utilize The Gottman Method, EFT, and evidenced-based approaches to support you in bringing peace and enjoyment back to your relationship.

I support you in navigating the complexities of your relationships through an attachment and developmental lens. I can help you recognize your negative interaction cycle and learn how to respond to each other in less defended ways, including communicating your emotions and needs more effectively. Through changing your dynamic, you can heal past relationship injuries, overcome long-standing conflicts, and foster a more authentic and intimate connection with each other.

Whether you are a part of a couple (or poly) or just come in by yourself, or maybe it's about platonic or work relationships, this has been the main focus my academic studies. My Masters degree is actually in Systems Psychology, which is basically the perspective that an individual's psychology is driven, at least in part, by all of the systems with which they are connected or even have been connected. I have helped many clients improve their relationships with themselves and others.

Common relationship issues include; Communication, arguments (High volume discussions), staying close, intimacy and sex, infidelity, trust issues, Money, Trauma, Mutual appreciation and gratitude, Children, keeping the relationship exciting, Safety, Changing life goals, illness, health

I have worked with relationships for most of my career and am passionate about the work. I focus on increasing awareness for interactional patterns, power dynamics, impact of trauma, attachment issues, and improved communication.

I work with people to recover from harm they have experienced in relationships, understand harm they are causing in relationships, or with couples to stabilize their relationships. I do this by understanding and teaching everyone to understand their own relationship style and how it forms/functions and how to use precise communication skills to understand the relationship styles of others.

My primary focus as a therapist is working with couples. After a thorough assessment to determine each couple's needs, I help them establish new communication patterns in session to navigate conflict and life. Additionally, I work with individuals who are struggling to connect with others.

I specialize in treating relationship issues through a blend of leading theories, including the Gottman Method, Esther Perel's insights on desire and connection, Family Systems Theories, Imago Relationship Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). By integrating these approaches, I help individuals and couples navigate relational challenges, fostering deeper understanding, emotional resilience, and more fulfilling connections.

Helping You Navigate Relationship Issues Relationships are often among the most fulfilling yet complex parts of life. Whether you’re facing communication challenges, ongoing conflict, or life transitions impacting your connection, I’m here to help you navigate those difficulties. In our work together, I provide a neutral, compassionate space where we can explore and better understand emotions and emotional responses to develop healthier communication patterns.

Gaining control and confidence in our relationships requires excellent communication and deeper perspectives. I support adults from all lifestyles, sexual identities and relationship structures by enhancing these skills for better connections with themselves and others.

As psychotherapist Esther Perel has written, “the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives”. The relationships we have with our friends, family members, romantic partners, colleagues and community play a significant role in our daily experience. Therapy offers a unique opportunity to discuss your relationship challenges in a safe and objective space.

Our group offers a safe and supportive space for individuals navigating complex relationships. Whether you're looking to bridge any relationship differences, increase intimacy, heal broken trust, create agreements, navigate conflicts, or explore the possibility of ending a relationship with grace, we are here to help. Our experienced professionals are dedicated to providing understanding and guidance tailored to your unique situation. You deserve support, and we're here to offer it.

In the area of relationship issues, I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate challenges such as communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, trust repair, and intimacy concerns. My expertise includes fostering emotional connection, promoting healthy boundaries, and addressing patterns that hinder relational growth. I draw on evidence-based approaches including CBT and Gottman Method techniques, to guide clients toward building secure, fulfilling relationships.