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
Need a space to connect that is safe & calm? Do you feel unable to take that next step alone? I get it. Our days can be full of emotional rollercoasters or at times simply be numb and without meaning or hope. I offer a place to rest, consider, and carefully address hurt in body, mind, and spirit. With evidenced-based treatments that are holistic, the changes you have been hoping for can happen....
Navigating through the difficulties of life can seem daunting, uncertain and even scary at times. Some days, the skies are clear, the wind is calm and it is smooth sailing. Other days, the skies are gray, the weather is stormy and you feel completely thrown off course. Let me join you in your journey in navigating these unpredictable waters. At Open Waters Counseling, I take a holistic approach...
Tailoring services in a holistic manner is my philosophy for helping find the balance that you seek. I have a passion for building a strong therapeutic relationship, based on trust and non-judgmental regard. My goal is to make all of my clients feel comfortable and safe by meeting them exactly where there are on their journey. I am also trained in the integration of psychology and theology. See...
Life happens! No matter who we are, what we've accomplished in our lives, what socioeconomic class we belong to, how educated we are, life happens! Life is filled with many unexpected, life-altering experiences such as: divorce, retirement, grief/bereavement, loss, family and blended family issues, couples issues, relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. My heart's desire is to...
Providing my patients with a safe, non-judgemental space in which they can heal is my passion. My life’s work has been focused on helping people navigate the painful hardships of life including grief, divorce and trauma along with the depression and anxiety that accompany difficult life circumstances. I am the proud mother of 21 y/o quadruplets giving me a unique and very open-minded outlook on...
( English | español ) Worried about your child? Self harm or other concerning symptoms? I specialize in treating adolescents suffering from adjustment issues, emotion regulation, cutting behaviors, anxiety and depression disorders. My goal is to strengthen social and coping skills, as well as build interpersonal relationships with loved ones. I am also an LGBTQ ally is here to provide a safe sp...
I am an evidence-based therapist who incorporates mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy and other strategies to tailor treatment to each of my clients' needs. I will help you understand how to be more present-focused, how to set yourself up for success, and how to challenge negative thoughts and beliefs that hold you back from living a genuine life. I specialize in anxiety issues, relations...
“The fundamental principle in care of the soul is that the soul needs tending. If we do not tend to things in their suffering, and decay, we risk living the life of the walking dead.” ~Thomas Moore. As I acquire experience as a therapist, it has become apparent that the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client is crucial to the success of the client. Counseling is based on...
Do things that happened to you in the past come crashing into your present without warning? I can help you with that. In a split second you find yourself internally transformed from capable and strong to vulnerable and frightened. If only you could stop going back THERE, to that time and that place that left you scarred with shame and confusion. Whatever those places are for you, I will travel...
I have always had a passion for serving others and decided to return to school after having children of my own, to pursue a Master’s in Social Work. I graduated from Fordham University and became a counselor in a residential program where I worked with clients who were struggling with a myriad of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and substance abuse. I provided both individ...
Working in a variety of social work and mental health settings over the past 15 years, has taught me to implement a straightforward, nonjudgmental, compassionate, and empathetic approach, when working with people. As an interactive therapist, I offer a safe and supportive environment, where I encourage people to utilize their voice, not only to build on their own strengths and resiliency, but t...
My practice specializes in individual therapy for older teens (16+), college students, and young(ish) adults in their 20’s and 30’s who are struggling with Anxiety, Stress, or Adjustment Issues/Life Transitions. My focus is to help support you with coping with the stressors that make this time in life particularly challenging: issues related to academics/school, work, relationships (peer,...
While our past can deeply impact our sense of who we are and the choices we make, it does not need to define us. With care, attention and a little practice, I believe that it is entirely possible to transform familiar but unwanted ways of thinking, feeling and relating. I enjoy helping individuals of all ages develop healthier ways of being that are built on a more compassionate relationship wi...
My sessions provide a warm, nonjudgmental environment. I take an individualized, holistic approach that empowers. Whether it is mood disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety), trauma (e.g., grief/loss, PTSD), addiction, anger management, religious/spiritual issues, you will be able to see measurable changes that put the brain and body into focus. I received a master's degree in counseling psycholog...
I offer my clients a relationship that is based on unconditional regard, acceptance and empathic listening. I believe this relationship is the vehicle that will allow us to explore their lives and understand what true acceptance and compassion looks like. Healing then happens very quickly; people start getting relief from their suffering and overcoming challenges including anxiety, depression,...
