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
Are you looking for help with your child’s difficult behaviors, emotional struggles, and support through life changes? Are you a parent that feels uncertain or overwhelmed and needs some support? Do you need space to uncover the insights you hold within and strengthen your relationship with your self, child, or family? I believe that a safe and accepting therapeutic relationship is necessary t...
You've come to a point where you know you can't do it on your own anymore, and that's okay. You can't get past the pain or get rid of anxious thoughts and you just want to feel better. Maybe you are worried about your child and want someone to walk beside them through a challenging time. You want to help them make wiser choices and build healthier relationships, and you want them to feel better...
I believe individuals have the answers they need within themselves; they just need assistance accessing those answers. I recognize the difficulties with seeking counseling and will actively collaborate with you to realize your goals. Together we will identify what is and is not working for you and develop tools that increase your well-being. I am experienced in assisting individuals with...
There is nothing like being listened to and understood on a deep level, with genuine interest, unconditional positive regard, congruence, empathy and acceptance. This is what I strive to offer in therapy, as we explore together your hopes and dreams, your losses and regrets, your longings and fears. Many people come to therapy to free themselves from self-defeating patterns, maladaptive behavio...
“I’m just sittin’ here watching the wheels go round and round…” Perhaps you can identify with John Lennon. You wish you could sit and watch them roll, but you can’t get off the merry-go-round. You are tired of just going through the motions. You want to feel and be different. You want to make a difference. You want to reclaim your life! If you are not afraid to think outside of the box and want...
Starting therapy with someone new can be an intimidating process. I believe that building a therapeutic relationship starts with getting to know each client and creating an engaging space. It can be difficult for anyone to sit down and simply talk to a new person. I utilize various approaches that can include playing games, creating art, listening to music, and more especially when working with...
People I work with are often struggling with issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Over a long career, as a Psychotherapist and Social Work Professor, I have come to appreciate the role therapy can play in the process of taking control of our lives and building healthier relationships. This process is marked by certain key steps which inclu...
I truly believe that everyone deserves a helping hand and support through life, especially through some of our darkest and most difficult moments. If you've been feeling alone in your struggles, this may be the sign that it's time to reach out. You are not alone anymore. My empathic and intuitive nature will help you feel understood right from the beginning. No matter what is dragging you down ...
I am a solutions-focused therapist who stresses that therapy does not have to be grueling. Think of it as being on an adventure, it can be hard work but there can be fun and laughter along the way. I utilize an honest, open, skill building approach to therapy. For those wanting to gain a deeper understanding of self, I also enjoy offering the opportunity to explore a spiritual and psychoanalyti...
It can be difficult navigating the many challenges life throws at you, and it is easy to get stuck in a negative cycle of thinking, feeling and behaving. Together, we will focus on what is right with you and not on what is wrong with you in order to help you benefit from hardships, identify solutions, increase your happiness and find a better sense of well-being and purpose. I earned a Master’s...
Counseling does not have to be intimidating. My intention is to meet you where you are and assist you with navigating life. I am a human just like you. We all feel lost, "stuck," or like we are "going through the motions" sometimes. With my professional skills, experience and application of those skills, and a personable approach, I aim to assist you through life challenges. I am here to help...
Going through a major life change? Feel like you're not good enough? Whether it be graduating from middle school or high school or applying to colleges, to beginning your first job or quitting a job to pursue your dreams, I have been there. From school, job searching, relationships, and motherhood I have been there. Whenever change is happening, whether good or bad, planned or unplanned, it can...
Do you find yourself becoming overwhelmed by anxiety? You may notice your chest feels tight and your mind races from one thought to another. At times we can be our own worst critic. Anxiety sometimes interferes with a person’s ability to connect with others or to feel safe while in public places. I provide a non-judgmental approach in therapy, while utilizing evidenced-based practices, for peop...
Every person is unique in their own way, and so are their problems. Therapy is a special journey for every individual and couple. I am here to successfully guide you through the process. I strive to help individuals and couples break free from their feelings of despair, dissatisfaction, and dismay and gain or regain a sense of control, peace, and wholeness. My philosophy is to work jointly with...
Sometimes life gives you more than you can manage and you need someone to talk to who can really listen without judgement, can empathize and give you the right tools to help you work your way through a crisis. I want to be that person for you. Whether you are going through a personal crisis, divorce/marital problems, you're single in dead-end relationships, you're a caregiver to a special needs...
