If anybody asks, your life is great. But you know deep down it's chaos. You are exhausted, and you feel like giving in the towel. Life feels like it's a constant mess. Your relationship is falling apart. The family is a wreck. You're probably not satisfied in your job. Literally everything feels like it's a disaster. Luckily, it's not too late. There's still time to restore the pieces and get b...
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
Experiencing anxiety tends to overwhelm our minds with racing thoughts and the inability to make the right decisions. Certain life events increase the intensity of anxious feelings, such as public speaking or being in crowded places, and it is at those times that we need useful tools to manage that stress. Avoiding anxiety is not the answer. Learning how to manage it and process it is the key. ...
There are many struggles in life that bring people to therapy. Perhaps you’re feeling empty or anxious. Or, maybe you don't have the energy to engage in activities and relationships the way you did in the past. As a strength-based therapist, I will listen and work with you to better understand, resolve, and decrease the distress you feel. My personality is warm and relaxed and people usually fe...
The goal is progress not perfection. When we compare ourselves to the ideal future we desire, we often feel disappointed about where we are and the amount of progress we have made. When we compare where we are to where we have been we have the opportunity to celebrate our progress and use that energy to take the next step. I am passionate about meeting people where they are at, and helping them...
Lucy Sherman
Portland
Oregon
Your anxiety has felt more intense lately with this constant feeling of uncertainty and change. You are noticing with more time to yourself how this inner voice keeps surfacing that says "I'm not enough" you wish it would fade so you could feel more confident. You already have felt some self-consciousness when sharing who you are with others but now it has gotten even more difficult and more...
Maddie Friedman
Chicago
Illinois
During this unprecedented time, cultivating a network of support is more crucial than ever. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, I am aware of the unique dynamics of the therapy relationship, and strive to facilitate a sense of safety and trust with each client. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and I approach each client with individualized care. My...
Michael P. McCauley
Chicago
Illinois
The holiday season can be a joyous time of year. But it’s also a time of high emotions, extra demands and tight finances – all of which can lead to anxiety, loneliness and depression. Given the isolating circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, some people may even begin to lose their sense of hope. Mike offers compassionate support to people who experience these concerns. He celebrates the...
Living in a fast-paced world can be incredibly challenging. I help adults, girls age 8-17, couples and parents increase awareness and insight to big and small life challenges so you can take steps toward solutions that are realistic and achievable. Counseling is an opportunity to better understand yourself and build a satisfying life and meaningful relationships. With over 18 years of experienc...
Saving the world and helping people is what I’ve wanted to do since I was 13yrs old. If you’re in search of a safe, therapeutic environment to discuss your thoughts, feelings and experiences I’d love to help you process and gain the tools needed to manage your mental health. My therapeutic style involves a collaborative approach that includes empathy, transparency, non-judgement and validation....
You're doing the best you can, but something isn't working. Maybe your emotions go up and down from one minute to the next, or maybe it's sorrow or emptiness, all the time. Maybe it's hard to open up because things from the past are always in the present with you. It can be really hard to attend class, go to work, keep relationships, and engage fully with life when our emotions are out of contr...
Bettina Trejo
Austin
Texas
My passion is to collaborate and support individuals who are working through challenges brought on by life stressors, trauma and/or grief. I believe that therapy offers room to expand on the connection between emotional and physical health. My goal for clients is to gain awareness of how their emotions, feelings, and thoughts affect their mental state and overall wellness. My specialty is...
My Name is Caleb Burrell, as a therapist in I am here to help you navigate the distress resulting from challenges and difficulties we all experience in this world. Often these challenges leave us with feelings of loneliness and isolation, alienating us from others and discouraging us to reach out for support and help. Therapy is a way to both support and manage the stressors which lead to menta...
As inherently social beings, I believe that we learn to love and accept ourselves, gain self awareness, and form a strong self-concept through our connections with others. As such, I consider the psychotherapeutic relationship and process to be of vital importance in working through any barrier that holds us back from enjoying a meaningful and fulfilling life. True healing happens in connection...
Hello there! As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling. I provide a safe space for clients to express themselves honestly, get to understand their true feelings, and working together to figure out how to use that informatio...
Michelle Book
Omaha
Nebraska
If you are going through a difficult life transition, struggling in relationships, feeling emotionally overwhelmed then you're in the right place. Admitting you need assistance is difficult, but is the first step to bettering your future. Therapy is investing in yourself and/or your family! It is my priority to gain a true understanding of each client's goals and difficulties as this will assis...