Relationships bring challenges and concerns. Being a partner to someone means sharing life with them, and life isn’t always easy. Relationship counseling is an excellent option for people who want to deepen their relationship, work on problems, or maintain a good balance of emotional intimacy.
Available Treatment Options
Therapist and counselor interventions for relationships include creating a safe space for partners to speak their truths, processing emotions related to the relationship, working on communication skills and boundaries, and encouraging growth.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Relationship Issues
As a Social Worker with nearly 30 years of experience assisting children and families, I believe we all need help finding our way in life from time to time. I enjoy helping people of all ages navigate what can sometimes be a difficult path. Whether those difficulties develop from family, peer, or workplace relationships, I help clients identify strengths and limitations. Through supportive...
*Not currently accepting new clients* I work with adults and teens with a variety of presenting concerns. Many of my clients come to me with concerns related to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and past trauma. My experience as a therapist has provided me the opportunity to work alongside clients from many different walks of life. My philosophy on treatment is to empower my clients...
As a Board Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, my goal is to assist you in discovering your true potential and discovering your freedom to lead a life that is safe, full, interesting, and worth celebrating! We will work together to better understand and resolve the challenges in your life; freeing you to explore new and fulling experiences, guided by your unique values, hopes, and dreams....
I use a strength based, collaborative, and mindful approach during treatment. I practice from a trauma and attachment based lens bringing mindfulness and curiosity into each session. For over 15 years, I have been successfully working with children, youth and families. Together we will explore past and current stressors and how these experiences have impacted habits and coping styles with an...
Some days are good, while others are something to be reckoned with. On the reckoning days, typical daily activity can seem overwhelming and sometimes the anxiety, stress, or sadness can feel painful, both physically and emotionally. Even taking a deep breath during these times can be a struggle. And, to add to the overwhelm, you've been looking at these profiles hoping that one would jump out a...
"You're fired Dr. Gaal! We don't need you anymore" are glorious moments in the life of this therapist. My clients have met their goals and are embarking on successful futures. It is my belief that all people want satisfying lives and everyone can achieve it. Each of us has a unique definition of what is "satisfying." Relationships (marital, familial, collegial, communal), careers, and a sense o...
I like to help empower individuals and assist them in discovering how to use their own strengths to make improvements. I believe that with the right support, everyone has a chance to reach their goals. I work with children, adolescents and adults in English and Spanish. Me encanta ayudar y apoyar a la comunidad Latina, por eso ofrezco sesiones en español. I use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy...
Are you lost in your life? Are you in the midst of transitions or having difficulty navigating the direction of your life? Do you look at your past with regrets and hope for a better tomorrow? If these questions resonate with you, know that I am here to partner with you to join you in finding your path. You are not alone. My approach includes a focus on your emotional safety and our connection ...
I love my work with children, teens, families, and couples. I am driven by my passion to help others discover their potential by using individualized methods to fit the needs of those I work with. I have found that many couples get lost in the day-to-day activities losing track of each others needs. I enjoy helping couples learn new skills that can help them reconnect and learn to navigate life...
*NOW accepting new clients* Is it time for a change in your life? Life can get pretty challenging at times. Depression and anxiety can feel unshakable. Purpose can feel unclear. Effective communication, trust and true support can feel unreachable. Sometimes we come across challenges that are hurdles to achieving our goals. You may often find yourself feeling isolated and helpless when attemptin...
Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can. This is my basic premise from which I practice my clinical approach. Often times life throws many curve balls that makes you feel overwhelmed, stuck, lost and fearful. During these times growth and change can seem like a far fetched idea and can affect you well into adulthood, but life is not meant to be lived this way. I am a New York St...
The most important factor in choosing a therapist, is finding someone who you feel comfortable with. I work with individuals and couples who are ready to get "unstuck" and disrupt old patterns that are holding them back. My practice is specifically geared toward modern professionals: I provide flexible scheduling, and automated appointment reminders to help accommodate your busy schedule . I...
We are going through difficult times. There is no denying the rise in stress, fear and anxiety that is being experienced throughout our country as we face the uncertainty of our future. Anxiety, depression or stress that might have already been looming in the background of your daily life, could feel like it’s on overdrive now, exacerbated by the current environment. Remember that you are not...
A lot of my clients have depression and anxiety. They tend to have a lot of negative self-talk and little self-love. They may have boundary issues and unhealthy coping skills when frustrated or angry. Through processing their past and present situations, we work to find coping skills that work for each individual client. Worksheets and tailored assignments are given to help guide my client thro...
We believe that addressing mental health is more than a diagnosis. Many people are often boxed in by labels and miss out on living a more fulfilled and limitless life. People should not be the challenges and battles that they face; rather, their identity should be found in the perseverance, maturity, and strength that those battles produce. Our experienced and compassionate Christian therapists...
