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 offer a compassionate and understanding approach to therapy and believe a strong therapeutic relationship is key to moving forward with change and progress. A client needs to feel safe and supported so they can tell their story, untangle their emotions and find a new direction to move forward. This approach is effective to help a client with whatever their issues may be. It is based on positi...
Something seems–off. Your energy is low, or you’re staying in bed just a little bit longer. It’s easier for you to listen to your inner critic than to accept compassion and empathy. You can’t remember the last time you felt relaxed or content with yourself. It’s harder to find the words to express your emotions and experience. You don’t ask for help since you are the one that no one has to worr...
I work with issues related to sex and intimacy, anxiety and trauma. Sexuality is an important part of the human experience and I offer a safe space to talk about it. I am LGBTQIA+ friendly and am passionate about working with sexual minorities. I know that fulfilling relationships are possible for everyone; we all have the human need for connection & intimacy, but sometimes as the result of...
Do you feel the weight of emotional burdens? Are you going through a major life event? Are you in a relationship that needs help? These burdens can get to the point that it feels unbearable or too difficult to manage on your own. Taking the first step toward going to counseling can be hard. My goal is to meet you wherever you are and however heavy your burdens are. I want to join you in this wo...
Therapy is a time to appreciate and develop patterns that are healthy and fulfilling, instead of just focusing on what's going wrong. I work towards establishing a trusting relationship where together we can collaboratively create goals that address your needs. I work both with individuals and families to address symptoms in a way that sustains long term change. I always integrate tailored...
Dr. Mary Huffstead is a licensed professional counselor, national board-certified counselor, and a child and adolescent trauma professional. Dr. Huffstead has extensive training in individual, family/couples, group and play therapy. She has a wealth of experience with a diverse client population ranging in age from primary school through adulthood. Her primary clinical work encompasses anxiety,...
I like working with all age groups, from young children to adults, because people are precious and deserve support through life issues. I want clients to feel comfortable as they work to understand and achieve their mental health and life goals. I started working as a mental health practitioner with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Behaviorism. My chosen degree, Marriage and Family Therapy, speaks ...
I work with families, children, adolescents, and adults, to understand their emotional health, learn emotional regulation, identify personal strengths, heal from traumatic experiences, and find positive ways of expressing their thoughts and feelings, providing support and hope for strengthening connections in relationships and in the family. I serve families in learning positive parenting skill...
( English | español ) Do you feel stressed, anxious, or depressed? Do you think you are not enjoying your life like before? Do you want to find the solutions to the problems that are keeping you stuck? The individual therapy sessions can become a safe space for you to explore feelings, beliefs, and behaviors and recognize aspects of your life that you would like to improve. After experiencing a...
New motherhood is life-changing. Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, pregnancy, childbirth and new motherhood can be exhausting and overwhelming. It is completely normal for it to be tough to find your groove! We work with you to help find support and manage stress during the postpartum period. Our team of clinicians offers short-term, evidence-based individual therapy and coaching for...
Are you are looking to heal from past trauma, intimacy issues, or maladaptive coping skills? True recovery IS possible. It is my passion to help clients get to the roots of their concerns for lasting change. My belief is that trauma is at the core of most issues with anxiety, depression, addictions, eating disorders, or difficulties with sex and intimacy. Together, we can work through it. I am ...
I have rich experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I am person-centered and focus on my client’s ability to adapt and develop as a person. I provide a safe environment for them to discover themselves and experiment with new ways of being and work through obstacles to lead fuller, more meaningful lives outside the therapy office....
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with children, teens, adults, couples and families. I work with clients of various behavioral and emotional issues through an approach that takes into account the whole person. I create a warm and empathic atmosphere in which you can begin to understand yourself better, gain clarity in your life, process healing, re-connect in...
Seeking help is one of the most courageous things we can do for ourselves. Together, I believe we can begin to work towards healing from past experiences. I strive to provide a warm, welcoming, and non-judgemental environment. Each of us has had our own unique experiences in life, and I believe what we go through plays a part in who we become. I am passionate about trauma work, especially sexua...
Ms. Welty received her MS degree in Clinical Psychology from Chestnut Hill College. With over 10 years in the field, she specializes in substance use, eating disorders, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence, PTSD, anxiety, and mood disorders. Ms. Welty works with individuals (ages 14 through 85), couples, families, and groups. In addition to being a Licensed Professional Counselor, Ms. Welt...
