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 tired of the same old patterns and anxiety holding you back in life? Perhaps you know what your goals are and you would like to gain some more insight and coping skills as you work towards them. You've been putting a lot of pressure on yourself and you're wanting support as you figure things out. You’re realizing it’s time to take care of you. You are motivated and ready for a change....
Are you a man or woman struggling with anxiety, stress, or depression? Do you stay in your home because you would be so embarrassed if you were to have a panic attack in public? Are you so depressed you cannot sleep at night or maybe you sleep all day? You don't eat. You can't work. You cry all the time. Is your partner done with you and have moved out? Are you a college student who is missing...
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or another life challenge? I see individuals age 18 and over for counseling in my office located in downtown Port Townsend. Reaching out for help in times of distress is an act of courage. Let's work together to find a path toward positive change and relief from emotional suffering. I can assist you in identifying your goals for change...
Life is complex for everyone. Whether you are a toddler trying to communicate your needs or a family who is stuck in destructive interaction, wouldn't it be great if there was a manual that could give us all the answers? Life experience has taught me that having compassionate support in therapy was the key in finding my "life manual". I strive to give back what has been given to me. I am also...
I value the complexity and depth of the human existence, and I work to meet people where they are presently on their journeys. As such, I place emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as a foundational component of change and growth. My approach to therapy involves cultivating safety through honoring individual’s values and experiences. This paves the way for the promotion of resilience and...
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, struggling with internal thoughts and judgments or stuck in your anxiety, depression or relationship patterns, these challenges are often difficult to navigate on your own. I follow a solution focused and cognitive-behavioral orientation to therapy, which focuses on how thoughts affect the way people feel and act. My approach is supportive,...
I am a postdoctoral fellow at Upside Therapy who enjoys and has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I value a holistic, collaborative approach that takes into consideration every aspect of the client’s life (e.g., medical history, religion/spirituality, psycho-social stressors, family dynamics). I utilize evidenced-based treatments that include parent behavioral managemen...
Are you feeling unhappy or lost and not sure what’s missing? Does it seem like you’ve tried everything but it’s still not better? And is it getting harder to ignore these feelings? I specialize in helping people work through these issues using an integrative approach tailored specifically to each person. Through individual, couple’s, or family therapy, we can work together to explore your past ...
Seeking help? Good for you.. and remember, there is nothing “wrong with you”. Like many, you have been faced with challenges that have overwhelmed your available resources. Each person has the capacity to function in a healthy way. I believe that emotional responses, especially stress, occur on a spectrum that can range from healthy to dysfunctional. My goal is to create an environment in which...
Hello, do you feel like you are floating in a sea of confusion, turmoil, or despair? Do you feel trapped by your thoughts and weighed down by guilt and shame? Has addiction clouded your vision to the world and you feel stuck in the sand, feeling as if you are about to be taken by the next coming wave of emotional baggage? Treasure Chest Work can help with untangling those painful areas that kee...
I am a clinical social worker and therapist licensed in the state of Washington. In my practice, I see children, adolescents and adults of all ages who may be experiencing difficulties within themselves or in their relationships with others or may be seeking a journey or self-growth and change. My style is based on the belief that in order to best assist my clients in reaching their goals durin...
I specialize in assessment and diagnosis of a variety of mental health concerns. My goal is to assist clients in understanding their mental health and relationships while answering the question "what now?" by providing appropriate referrals and suggestions once assessment is complete. I am a licensed psychologist in the state of Texas with extensive training in psychotherapy and have specialize...
I believe healing involves knowing all aspects of oneself more deeply, and in doing so, recognizing, honoring and cultivating compassion towards both how we came to be, and who we can become. My approach is relational and collaborative. I work with clients to build a space that is safe and connected enough to engage with the challenges that foster growth. We exist in context. I am passionate ab...
Do you feel stuck, either physically or emotionally? I will help you make positive changes in your life and navigate through life's obstacles. We will work collaboratively to help determine your treatment goals, in order to enhance your life. My treatment approaches include CBT, DBT, mindfulness and strength-based therapy. I am here to support you to promote healing and growth. It can be...
Life presents us all with situations and events that have the potential to overwhelm us and knock us off balance. Sometimes we experience patterns in our lives that we struggle to alter; these echoes of the past can be used as guideposts for the direction of therapy and have their own lessons and gifts. Each person's unique history, strengths, and challenges provide clues about their path to...
