Relationship Issues

Relationship challenges are the norm, not the exception - please go easy on yourself if you think you're the only couple that's struggling. Therapy is an invaluable space to work on the unhelpful dynamics in your relationship and strengthen and develop healthier ones.

We are hurt in relationship, and we also heal in relationship. I support folks in cultivating healthy relationships: with ourselves, our loved ones, and the world. What does your inner dialogue look like? What are you go-to moves in relationship with others? Together, we can heal from past hurts and learn new skills to cultivate the relationships you crave.

I have 20 years of experience specializing in supporting people to work on their relationship difficulties by addressing the ways in which their family of origin experiences and unhealed childhood attachment wounds organize what they are looking for in relationships, how they show up in relationships, and how to engage in relationships that are affirming and uplifting.

The first step in my approach involves a thorough understanding of the relationship dynamics at play. This begins with open and honest discussions to identify recurring issues, patterns, and the underlying emotional triggers affecting the relationship. By creating a safe and supportive environment, I encourage clients to express their feelings and perspectives openly. This assessment phase is crucial for developing a clear picture of the challenges you face and setting the stage for our work.

I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, using Gottman Method, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Sex Therapy. Whether it’s communication struggles, emotional disconnection, or intimacy issues, I provide tools to enhance understanding and foster deeper connections. With a focus on neurodiverse couples and families, I tailor my approach to each relationship’s unique dynamics, promoting healthier, more fulfilling partnerships for long-term growth.

It can be difficult to experience conflict or disagreements with people we love. I have worked with families and loved ones during very stressful and complex hospitalizations. I have seen it challenge marriages families, and friendships. I understand that family dynamics can effect our communication techniques, coping skills, and understanding. I feel confident in working with people on overcoming challenging communication concerns and seeking a better understanding of ourselves and loved ones.

How we feel about the relationships in our lives are so interconnected to our overall life satisfaction, which is why I feel like it's so important that we understand our relationship history, patterns, and how these relationships have (and continue to) impact us. We'll dig into relationships with our families of origin, romantic partnerships and friendships and identify any sources of trauma and how these affect our behaviors, while also improving boundary setting and communication skills.

I help individuals and couples address issues such as conflict and infidelity, dating frustrations and challenges, erotic mismatch, desire discrepancy, breakups, loss, and grief. I also help to support clients with diverse relationship structures or who are interested in opening up their relationships.

I have always found people fascinating. As an English teacher I sought to determine what motivated the characters. As a therapist, I strive to help clients make sense of themselves and their relationships. Values are explored, compatibility discussed, must haves and dealbreakers considered. People are just so interesting and they have so many different ways of viewing the world. I thoroughly enjoy helping clients navigate their relationships so that they find more fulfillment in life.

My expertise involves unraveling the complexities of communication, trust, and intimacy. Together, we navigate the intricacies of interpersonal dynamics, fostering deeper understanding and empathy. I believe in the transformative power of healthy relationships and work collaboratively to empower individuals to build and sustain meaningful connections.

Relationships are special because they are often the only places, we have some power to negotiate. Understanding our own needs and our partner's needs makes communication much more successful. It becomes more difficult to be upset with a partner when you are speaking from a place of "I need this" and this is the way I have tried to do it. Understanding their need, it leaves room for the couple to negotiate healthier behaviors to get those needs met while also having room for compassion.

I specialize in empowering clients to establish healthy boundaries, enhance communication skills, and understand their attachment styles. Through self-exploration and identifying personal needs, I support individuals in cultivating fulfilling relationships by addressing their desires and requirements within them. My approach involves tailoring strategies from a personalized toolkit to meet the unique needs of each client, fostering growth and self-discovery without imposing direct interventions.

Relationships and communication can be difficult. Sometimes it can mean learning different ways to communicate with others, other times it might mean taking a look inward to explore what beliefs and assumptions are being activated by others. I have years of experience working with individuals to improve their communication skills, process their relationship dynamics, and create the relationships they want.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in addressing relationship issues like communication breakdowns, trust, and emotional disconnection. My systemic approach considers the complex web of relationships influencing your situation. I create a supportive environment for partners to explore their feelings, identify needs, and develop effective strategies to enhance their relationship, fostering positive, secure connections that improve overall well-being.

I work with individuals, couples, and families to address issues in communication, life transitions, divorce, abuse recovery, and coparenting challenges. I utilize approaches that fit you or your family's needs, rather than adopting an one size fits all approach. I am dedicated to using trauma-informed and evidence based treatment modalities.

Relationships can present in many different ways, siblings, romantic partners, spouses, coworkers, friendships, children, etc. Often times these relationships have a long history, which needs to be explored as relevant context before any repair can be made. I see my role as helping you navigate the process of conflict and repair.

Many of the issues my clients struggle with that are interfering with their relationships can often be related to breakdowns in communication . I aid my clients in communicating more effectively with the significant people in their lives.