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
I have a particular interest in counseling teens and adults who struggle with anxiety. I find that people who are anxious often want to do well in many areas of their life such as work, school, sports, and relationships. When anxiety gets unmanageable the result can include avoidance, damaged relationships, decreased performance, and bodily tension. Using an integrative approach, I will help yo...
Wouldn't it be nice to have an eraser for the drawing of life? If it were a map the roads would double back, go in circles for miles, and have multiple dead ends. Most roads would traverse through hills, valleys, caves, and mountain tops. Norman Cousins once said, "Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live". Families and individuals alike can...
Are you experiencing emotional pain that has become too amplified to sustain in silence? Perhaps the burdens you have been carrying for so long are finally too heavy to manage alone. Unresolved past experiences, loss, dysfunctional relationships, and negative self-criticism can hinder our ability to recover from the difficulties life throws our way. Let’s work together to create a therapeutic...
Are you struggling to find balance in life? Do you feel overwhelmed even by minor everyday problems in your life? Do you desire a change but unsure how to get there? Are you needing a relief from emotional distress whether due to your own struggles or someone in your family? If you are ready to make the first step toward finding solutions to your struggles, I can be there to help you through th...
My aim is to provide you with a space that is free of judgement wherein you feel comfortable expressing yourself and talking about everything. I would describe my style as active and responsive in pursuit of identifying strengths as well as obstacles in the way of leading a more fulfilling life. I work with a variety of people confronting a variety of emotional setbacks and distressing life...
I graduated from Benedictine University in 2018 with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology. Specializing in children and adolescent therapy, I have experience working with individuals experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, grief, and trauma. As a Person-Centered therapist utilizing techniques from Animal-Assisted Therapy, Behavioral...
I work with children and young adolescents. I am passionate about helping kids and teens become their best selves while helping parents strengthen their relationships with their children. I graduated UTK’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program with a certificate in grief, loss, and trauma work. I practice both play therapy and talk therapy depending on the needs of my clients and their...
I work with teens struggling with depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral issues, anger management, problems at school, or family conflict. I believe it is important to be heard and understood. I work hard to provide an environment where people can feel safe and secure to allow for genuine expression of what they are going through. I enjoy working with couples and helping them...
Do you or a loved one struggle with disordered eating and exercise behaviors or body image disturbances? Are you looking for someone to walk through the hard part of life with your teen? I'm your person. Being vulnerable and facing these issues can be difficult and scary, but in my office, you won't have to feel as though you are going at it alone, or spilling your deepest thoughts and emotions...
You’ve tried everything to get past what happened to you, but the memories won't leave you alone. No matter what you do to distract yourself, you still cannot escape them. You find it almost impossible to fall asleep at night and your emotions are all over the place; sometimes you are depressed, other times you feel anxious. You want relief. You want your life back. Let me help you find healing...
Have you lost your way? Are you struggling with feelings of self-doubt, depression, and/or anxiety? Are you wondering who the person is staring back at you in the mirror? Let me help. Life is challenging and oftentimes overwhelming. I feel strongly that the human spirit is capable of growth and healing and is profoundly resilient. With this in mind, I use a person centered approach to therapy. ...
***Currently not accepting new clients as of 10.27.2020*** There are times in life where we feel stuck and unable to move to where we desire to be. Therapy seeks to intervene at that “stuck” place. During our time together, we can discover patterns in your relationships, thoughts, and actions. Patterns that, while they may have served a purpose in the past, may no longer be beneficial. My hope ...
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults within the scope of individual and couples therapy. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, authentic relationship with each person with whom I work and to personalize therapy to meet the unique needs of each individual. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-informed care, trauma-informed care, the Collaborative...
Hello. If you are considering psychotherapy, a good "fit" with your psychologist is essential. I have been a practicing clinical psychologist for over forty years. During that time, I have also been a psychology professor at Montgomery College. My theoretical orientation is a pragmatic blend of cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic and behavioral, but I am also a firm believer in the value of...
Are you feeling irritable, having difficulty sleeping or focusing, experiencing mood swings or angry outbursts? You may experience intense and disturbing recurring memories. Or you may find you are avoiding places, people, or events. These kinds of problems affect relationships at home and at work, our friendships, and our love relationships. They keep us from living the kind of rewarding life ...
