Relationship Issues

we all struggle with navigating relationship issues, whether it's with friends, coworkers, bio family/ family of origin, significant other/ partner relationships/ configurations, pets, spiritual relationships (ancestors, higher power), our relationship with ourselves, with our bodies, & more. For most of us, the way that we "get better" is IN relationship, having corrective experiences in healthier relationships, & therapy is one place we can experience that.

I leieve that the quality and security our relationships begins with our very first relationships with our parents or caregivers as babies and they deeply affect how we experience the world. They also deeply affect how we experience ourselves and relate to ourselves. In this way, we can look at ruptures in any kind of relationship - to our jobs or homes as much as to our partner or family - as an inegral part of our experience and can then greatly contirbute to our overall health.

Our relationship expectations are shaped by diverse influences—family, friends, media, and past experiences—driving our actions and feelings. Unmet expectations breed frustration and resentment. Exploring their roots helps forge a realistic, satisfying relationship vision. Let's journey towards fulfillment, together! #ElevateYourRelationships

Are you feeling disconnected from the people around you? Are you struggling with healthy communication or setting boundaries? Everyone could use some support with improving their relationships - romantic, friendship, familial, etc. Learn how to connect more with your community.

As a therapist, I have supported clients as they navigate challenges with intimate partners and family members. I use an attachment lens to explore how current and past relationships have impacted where your stuck places are.

We are wounded in relationship, and we can find healing in relationship too. I believe the quality of the therapist/client relationship is a source of healing in and of itself. That's why the therapist/client 'fit' is so crucial. You don't have to navigate everything on your own - let's do it together!

I love and have a lot of experience in helping clients to develop healthier patterns of communication, conflict resolution, and boundary setting. It is so important to identify points of connection in our relationships and to treat each other's needs as mutually important. I can help you to learn to communicate like a teammate instead of a competitor, to know and are yourself better with others, and to identify relationships where more boundaries are needed.

Whether you are an individual, couple, co-worker, or family member seeking support around relational issues - Let me help you to: improve communication skills, make changes in your relationships that have a real and lasting impact, develop a greater appreciation for relationship differences and how they can add value to your life - and explore what brings your life meaning and purpose.

Through my comprehensive and science-backed approach, I support couples in achieving their relationship goals and building a lasting connection. Our work together will help you learn how to begin working as a team against the issue, rather than turning against each other. Beyond conflict management, I will help you nurture your friendship, deepen emotional intimacy, and reignite the romance that serves as the foundation of a thriving relationship.

Relationships are some of the hardest things we can do – and they aren’t for the faint of heart! I use a variety of techniques to support my clients in finding & feeling into satisfying and supported relationships. A mix of NVC, interpersonal and developmental psychology, and a wholistic view are just a few of the ways I support my clients in their important relationships. From conflict to connection and communication, there are rewards for putting effort towards healthy relationships.

Healing happens in relationships, which serve as our greatest teachers. Through my own long-term relationships and diverse experiences with others, I've learned that even the most challenging connections reveal valuable insights about ourselves. I guide individuals in exploring these dynamics, fostering personal growth and deeper understanding, and helping them navigate their journeys toward healthier relationships, whatever form they take.

Relationships can be very tricky and one of the most beneficial things that a couple can do is seeking out someone that they can trust to talk to and process through their ups and downs in their relationship. Sometimes damage has been done and hurts have been caused from both sides which often go unaddressed or are communicated in an unhealthy toxic ways, which is why I would be glad to help untangle some of the mess that has been caused and to focus on developing practical solutions.

Relationships are hard. I work with a lot of individuals who are either learning to identify or are recovering from toxic relationships or who just have had trouble maintaining healthy relationships. We all carry wounds from previous relationships, and we can look to our partner to heal them for us, but it turns out, that doesn't work, and it's really an inside job. By improving communication, conflict resolution, and identifying our own triggers as well as strengths, we can grow.

I have worked with a wide range of couples whether they've been dating for several months, co habilitate, have young children, or are reconnecting to themselves and each other after having kids.

I approach couples therapy from a systems-theory and attachment-based lens. While we can experience ruptures in attachment at times with people we have formed strong relationships with, I believe that we can work together to heal previous attachment wounds and learn to foster a healthy relationship that works best for all partners involved. I currently work with clients on navigating communication, conflict management, intimacy and sex, and exploring ethical non-monogamy.

Whether friendships, family, or romantic, relationships impact us all. There are times when the road to a healthy happy relationship can seem rocky. I believe a well-developed self-concept is the first step to achieving the relationship you're longing for. Together we can find the missing pieces and improve your outlook, whatever the relationship.

How we feel about the relationships in our lives are so interconnected to our overall life satisfaction, which is why I feel like it's so important that we understand our relationship history, patterns, and how these relationships have (and continue to) impact us. We'll dig into relationships with our families of origin, romantic partnerships and friendships and identify any sources of trauma and how these affect our behaviors, while also improving boundary setting and communication skills.

Find out more about how I can help you with relationship issues via the two following webpages: https://windingriverpsychotherapyservices.com/ifs-therapy and https://windingriverpsychotherapyservices.com/mindfulness-and-somatic-therapy

I specialize in relationship counseling. 95% of my clients are coming to counseling with their partner. We work on the underlying root of the matter to effect change in these relationships. We identify the cycle and emotions involved to better understand yourself and your partner.