Individual Counseling for Relationships
Reconnect with yourself for deeper connections with the ones you love.
Online therapy for women looking to manage conflict and improve communication.
Does it feel like no one supports you? Like no one truly understands.
You listen to others, but it feels like no one hears you. You give time, effort and even gifts but feel like you never receive the same care in return. You help others but are often left to handle things all on your own. You still want to spend time with your loved ones, but they always seem busy and don’t make their relationship with you a priority. You are unhappy and overwhelmed but can’t figure out how to get what you need from your relationships.
You feel surrounded by people yet so alone.
You feel misunderstood and unsupported at home and work (or school). People treat you like the black sheep or scapegoat at family dinners or events. Your partner seems distant, and you worry about the future of your relationship. It feels like you are constantly fighting with loved ones about the same issues, but nothing ever changes. Even if you left them behind, you don’t know who you are outside of these relationships.
You feel like no one really understands and loves you the way you deserve to be loved.
You deserve to feel loved and be supported.
You can improve your ability to identify and communicate your needs. You can feel more confident navigating conflict and repairing your relationships. You can learn to set and maintain boundaries. You can feel closer to your spouse, parents or kids even if they won’t attend counseling.
Perhaps someone you love has a problem with addiction or a mental health issue of their own and won’t seek help. Unfortunately, not everyone is willing to work on themselves or to improve their relationship with you. Your spouse may not believe in therapy, your mother might not even be in the picture, but you can still learn from those relationships and improve your ability to convey your needs.
It’s true that you can’t change others but changing your own response can make a significant impact on your confidence and self-worth. This can lead others to change the way they respond or interact with you as well. More importantly though, it can help you stop internalizing how other people treat you. Most relationship conflicts happen due to differing perspectives, a lack of boundaries or problems with communication. In therapy, you can improve all of these skills and be the change you want to see in your relationships.
Individual counseling for relationships can help you:
Find ways to handle the conflict in your life.
Discover communication skills that work for your relationships.
Learn about yourself and how to set boundaries.
Improve connection with yourself and the people that mean the most.
Start living a life you love.
Show up for yourself and be the change you want to see in your relationships.
Our time together will be a place where you talk openly about your relationships and fears. Tell me about your past, be open about your mistakes and the issues you may have with others. We usually start off as simply as talking about how you handle everyday stress, the expectations you set for yourself, and helping you get more comfortable talking about your needs. Then we’ll work together to improve your interactions and the connection you have with others by discovering relational skills you find useful.
In session, we may focus on how conflict impacts your mental health, get curious about forgiveness or talk about ways to improve the bond you have with your loved ones. Whatever you decide to work on, the solutions we design will be unique to the relationship issues you face. We’ll improve your ability to identify, prioritize and then discuss your needs with others. I’ll help you get clear on how to set and maintain healthy boundaries.
I’ll also introduce you to or refresh your understanding of topics like codependency and attachment. You’ll leave sessions with a concrete plan to help you better manage conflict and improve communication across your relationships. Before long, you’ll start to notice how your interactions have changed. As your confidence and relationships improve, we will also identify ways to maintain that progress so you can continue to thrive.
You’ve finally found the support you need. I specialize in helping women just like you reconnect with themselves and the ones they love.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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People often think of marriage when they think of relationship counseling, but the truth is there are many types of relationships that can cause a person to seek help. If you struggle interacting with a coworker, you are not likely inviting them to therapy, but you still may benefit from talking to someone about it. In sessions we often talk about things like communication styles and skills as well as boundaries. You’ll gain tools to improve your connections and manage conflict, leaving sessions with the confidence you need to navigate all of your relationships.
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Not at this time. I specialize in working with individuals that are looking to improve how they relate to others. However, the skills you learn in our sessions can improve romantic relationships as well as interactions with friends and colleagues.
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To protect your privacy, I do not write letters or submit evaluations for legal purposes. I also cannot give legal counsel or offer insight in CPS cases.
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You can click on the link below to schedule a free fifteen-minute phone consultation.
Working together we can…
Improve your Mood
Discover skills to manage your thoughts and emotions, then change the unhealthy patterns holding you back from being the most authentic version of yourself.
Clarify your Needs
Together we will strengthen your ability to recognize and communicate your needs, better understand the impact of your perspectives and improve communication.
Repair Conflict, Improve Connection
Learn to prioritize your time and relationships. Set boundaries to prevent resentment and start increasing connection with those you love most.