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.
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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
Thank you for reading this. I am currently not accepting new patients into my practice during this pandemic. Connection is vital during this time of upheaval and unknown, and I encourage you to reach out and seek support. Having a background in grassroots and non-profit work as well as teaching, so I am fiercely passionate about equity, social justice and liberation for all people. The therapeu...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience working with youth and families. I specialize in recovery work, pre and post adoption issues, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, and work with LGBTQ individuals. My Practice is conveniently located in North Haven, close to major highways and public transportation. I accept Medicaid and Anthem insurances. I offer a safe and...
My pastoral counseling work is grounded in my Zen Buddhist practice. My meditation practice supports a present-moment relationship with each client and makes space for Spirit to enter the counseling relationship and guide the work. I practice contemplative psychotherapy, using mindfulness techniques to help clients access their own wisdom. Reflecting on this wisdom together can lead to making...
People often seek therapy having exhausted their own internal resources trying to feel better. They may also believe they have exhausted their loved ones with their own self-doubt, sadness, or shame. Alternatively, one may be experiencing a more vague yet persistent sense of being overwhelmed or numb and disconnected. If suffering, grief, loss, and uncertainty are inherent in our humanness; so ...
I have a passion for joining with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavior related issues. I also enjoy working with individuals who experience difficulty with management and expression of emotions, including anger management concerns. I adjust my approach based on each client’s individual needs and concerns. I frequently draw from approaches including: Psychodynamic...
Growing up is tough to do and getting harder everyday. As someone who vividly remembers and was profoundly shaped by the high's and low's of my own young adulthood, I have a HUGE heart for adolescents, teens, and young adults battling to make sense of it all. I love serving as a voice of reason as they struggle with the perils of social media, drama with their friends, and their changing role i...
Do you have difficulty recalling your childhood memories? Have you been in therapy for years and still find yourself in a tunnel? I can assist with finding your way out of this tunnel. As a trauma therapist, I understand it is not easy to talk about your past. I teach clients healthy coping skills and grounding techniques to help pull away from flash backs, Unwanted memories, and negative, or...
My role is to help guide each individual’s journey towards building emotional confidence and developing healthy relationships. As a licensed psychotherapist, providing individual and family counseling, my education includes a Masters and Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and The Chicago School of Psychology. I specialize in working with female clients of all age...
***Now offering phone and video sessions for clients who prefer to meet virtually. Are you feeling overwhelmed, scared or anxious with life stressors or in your relationships? I believe we are self-equipped to heal and overcome difficult life experiences once we are better able to understand ourselves and the world around us and connect to our inner strength. Through a collaborative process, we...
I'm a straight-forward, get it done therapist. My goal with any client or family is to help them quickly identify what the core issues are and to create solutions that help them function better on a daily basis. Whether it is a child struggling with behavioral issues or an adult battling depression or anxiety, I'm focused on outcomes, not blame. In addition to being a Licensed Professional...
Over the years, I've learned that clients deserve the dignity of solving problems in their own time and in their own ways. It's not a therapist's job to tell you how to live your life or set deadlines for change. Rather, it's my job to help you discover and remove obstacles that stand in the way of the life you want. I use this non-biased approach and a laid back conversational style to help yo...
Reaching out for help can be difficult and frightening. You deserve commitment to maintaining a non-judgmental and collaborative therapy environment when the time comes. Our tendency as humans is to avoid any contact with disturbing memories. Unfortunately, during traumatic experiences our minds focus on the worst part; so this remains our experience. Much like our bodies, our minds have the...
(EVENING/WEEKENDS) Do you feel lost, confused or stuck, trying your best, but things never seem to change or get better? Do you feel so panicked, nervous or sad, that just getting through your day is a struggle? Are you a parent that has tried everything you can think of to help your child but nothing seems to be working? I understand how just getting out of bed in the morning can take all of y...
No one should suffer from needless psychological distress. As a therapist, my approach is empathetic, relatable and non-judgmental as we confront life challenges and emotional struggles. Helping my clients by taking steps forward in exploration of their hopes and fears allow for development of a more stable, and fulfilling lifestyle. I aim to transform painful experiences into opportunities for...
Interested in optimizing your work and personal life performance? Have certain life events caused difficulties in coping? Are you a first responder, dispatcher, victim advocate, therapist or law personnel whose cumulative occupational stress is impacting your work and/or your personal and social life? Are you finding that keeping yourself busy and distracted is how you deal with stress and...
