Brenda DeEsso (she/her)

You and your partner may be experiencing feelings of disconnection or struggling with effectively communicating with one another. It is common for couples to experience challenges in the span of their relationship. There are many difficulties that may come up which challenge the partnership such as: increase in arguments, feeling that your partner no longer understands you, lack of intimacy, getting stuck in same conflict, repetitively.

You are your own best expert and I am here to help sort through what can feel like a muck or disconnect from your true self. I use Person-Centered Therapy (aka as Client-Centered Therapy) which is an approach where three main factors guide the therapeutic process: compatibility, empathy and positive regard. Your reasons for seeking therapy is the foundation of our work and guided by your pace and goals. My clinical experience will promote and honor your purpose for being in therapy.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy emphasizes understanding the issues that motivate and influence behavior, thoughts, and feelings. It can help identify behavior patterns, defenses, and responses to inner conflicts and struggles. Psychodynamic psychotherapies are based on the assumption that behavior and feelings will improve once the inner struggles are brought to light.

As a Gottman Method Couples trained therapist we will work together on areas such as: learning and implementing a more productive style of communication, gaining a deeper understanding of your partner and your relationship, increasing fondness and intimacy.

This is a time where many emotions and feelings go through peaks and valleys which can be stressful to navigate. Self-identity, personal growth, changes in beliefs and values, friendships, relationships, academics, planning for life after high school are just some of the areas where teenagers can become stuck or find they are having difficulty maneuvering. In my therapy with adolescents we work together to first build a relationship of trust, which strongly includes a teenager to not feel judged

. It is common for couples to experience challenges in the span of their relationship. There are many difficulties that may come up which challenge the partnership such as: increase in arguments, feeling that your partner no longer understands you, lack of intimacy, getting stuck in same conflict, repetitively. We will work on learning a productive style of communication, gaining a deeper understanding of your partner and your relationship, increasing fondness and intimacy.

It can feel muddled and confusing when you are trying to sort out your emotions and circumstances. My aim is to assist you to come to a better understanding of yourself, your circumstances while helping you reach your personal goals. My psychodynamic approach allows for flexibility and is not a one size fits all approach. I apply various theories, modalities and evidence based practices depending on where my client is and what works best for them. We will go at your pace and direction.