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
At some point in our lives we all experience challenges that are difficult to overcome on our own. The experience of symptoms like anxiety, depression, and overwhelming emotions like anger, fear, confusion or dissociation can become barriers to growth and living a fulfilled existence. Why we're going through what we are may be clear or it may not be. You don't have to know why, only that...
Working with kids age 11-17 is my favorite group of individuals because I can see the change and impact counseling has in their life, and it is a rough time in many young people's life. I work with a wide variety of individuals on either side of this age range as well. As long as there is a motivation for change to happen in a person's life, there is potential for change to occur through...
Whether you are experiencing a major life transition or looking to fine-tune your daily life, I believe counseling and art therapy are effective tools to help you move through your life more skillfully and with greater zest. The therapeutic relationship we will form creates a space where you can explore your life with greater curiosity, hope and accountability than you may be able to on your ow...
My clients often come to counseling feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and irritated by everyday interactions. Children and teens may have increased conflict at school or home, decreased motivation, lack of engagement, or avoiding activities that were previously enjoyable. They may be feeling sad or empty, and may have thoughts of suicide. Parents may be feeling confused and helpless watching their...
Hi! I'm Sarah, and I can't wait to embark on this journey together. My background in dance performance and teaching, coupled with my passion for helping others, led me to study and share the healing potential of movement. I aim to support my clients in gaining awareness of the mind/body connection, identifying areas of the body that may be feeling “stuck” or “held,” and honoring the immense...
I work with adolescents and adults. I have experience working with clients that are struggling with anxiety, depression, women’s issues, sexuality issues, marriage issues, grief, existential issues, and trauma. Prior to beginning my own private practice, I worked with mental health agencies, residential treatment centers, and various local schools to provide counseling services to those in need...
The ideal client wants to make change happen for themselves. They have concerns about their feelings and interactions with others and how to make improvements to daily life. I am a school psychologist and a licensed psychologist. I've spent many years working within the public, private, and charter schools, as well as preschools, community agencies and wraparound agencies. I've worked with...
*I am currently conducting all sessions via telehealth. Emotional health is something that is often overlooked and undervalued. It greatly affects work and school performance, relationships, and even physical health. Do you struggle with anger, low self-worth or crippling anxiety? Would you like to improve communication skills in a relationship? Do you need a safe place to share your feelings? ...
I believe in a mind/body connection and in treating the whole person. I believe healthy relationships are key to optimal functioning and happiness. I wish to continue working with a wide variety of people in relation to age, sex, educational level, economic status, and presenting problems. I seek to work with honest, curious individuals who hope to better themselves and want to experience all t...
It is my greatest joy to work with clients to help them grow and change. Life can and does gives us many challenges. Finding ways to deal with the feelings that surround these events is important for peace and happiness. I am a kind, caring, active listener who will walk with you through your most difficult moments. I have spent many years working in a variety of different therapeutic settings...
"People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are." -Carl Rogers I believe therapy is a way for you to express your feelings, struggles, and experiences in a place of safety, comfort and acceptance. I offer support and guidance as you process feelings related to issues that are getting in the way of you living a full and balanced life. Through the counselin...
Melissa Baird is a licensed professional clinical counselor who earned her master's degree in mental health counseling from Eastern Kentucky University and her bachelor's degree in psychology and communications from Georgetown College. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and parents as an intensive in-home therapist addressing a multitude of different mental health needs. Her...
Paul Acra is a licensed clinical social worker whose primary focus is working with adults and couples in the treatment of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, men’s issues and relationship problems. He also has extensive experience working with adolescents. He received his master's degree in social work from the University of Kentucky....
My name is Amanda Essinger and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work for Family Connection 2, LLC under Dr. Katafiasz, IMFT-S. I specialize in working with families and couples as well as individuals, adolescents, and children. I enjoy practicing experiential types of therapy that encourage prosocial expression of the authentic self. I have...
