Therapy for Relationships
Feel connected again.
Online & In-person in Reading, PA
Do you feel like you’re doing life alone?
Maybe you didn’t realize how alone you felt until something happened in your life recently. Perhaps you’re a young person experiencing bullying or just finding it hard to fit-in. Maybe you’re an adult who is lacking a support network, struggling in their relationship with their significant other, or wondering if this whole parenting thing ever gets easier. You may be having a difficult time setting boundaries in unhealthy relationships, or just aren’t engaging with anyone out of fear of how you may be treated. Perhaps you believe that you aren’t worthy of being loved and respected.
Whatever it is that you’re experiencing, you’re beginning to notice the impact of this in every facet of your life:
You’re reluctant to engage in activities or with people you used to enjoy
You’re more irritable at home and with loved ones
You’re having trouble focusing in school/work, preoccupied with the relational conflict you’re experiencing
You’re starting to feel increasingly more sad and alone
It may feel impossible now, but you can feel connected. You can have healthy relationships. You can feel worthy of love and belonging. And I can help you get there.
Therapy for relationships can help.
HOW I CAN HELP
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to see everyone as a part of their system (family, friends, work, school, etc). Each person in that system impacts and is impacted by other members in the system. It creates a cycle of interactions, and sometimes we get stuck in negative interaction cycles.
In session, I use family systems modalities to help people understand their negative interaction cycles and find ways of interrupting them by changing communication patterns, setting healthy boundaries, and clarifying needs. These changes can lead to being able to better develop strong and supportive relationships. Sometimes, people come to me hurt by loved ones or peers. I provide a space for healing trust and negative beliefs about yourself that have developed.
Therapy for relationships takes you from feeling lost and disconnected to grounded and supported.
Human beings by nature are relational. We need connection and community in order to thrive mentally, emotionally, and physically. However, being in relationships, whether it be with friends, family, or significant others, can be incredibly difficult at times. Relationships play a big role in how we think and feel about ourselves.
Therapy for relationships can help you:
Improve communication and learn how to be assertive
Improve your ability to set healthy boundaries
Improve conflict resolution skills
Heal from past relationship wounds
Improve your confidence with parenting
Determine what you deserve in a romantic relationship
Feel more comfortable and confident building new relationships
You deserve to feel connection and a sense of belonging.
Let’s start the journey together.
Common questions about therapy for relationships:
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I do work with couples in the context of premarital counseling. Find out more here.
Outside of premarital counseling, I only work with individuals who want to improve their ability to develop and maintain healthy relationships with friends, family, and significant others. This may occur if a partner is not ready or interested in engaging in couples therapy together or an individual recognizes they have their own areas they need to grow in in order to improve their relationships with others.
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I often see the following relationship related concerns:
Difficulty setting healthy boundaries with loved ones
Communication struggles
Lack of support network; feeling alone
Parent/child dynamics
Coping with family transitions
Bullying or difficulty navigating teen peer drama
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This varies greatly from person to person. For some, a few sessions is enough. For others, they desire a longer-term therapeutic journey.
In terms of relational therapy, 6+ months is not uncommon.
Even though I am unable to give a precise estimate, I will do my best to continue discussing length of treatment as we work towards your goals.
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If you’re ready to learn more about starting your therapy journey, head over to my Get In Touch page to schedule an initial conversation. During the call, you can ask any questions you have and we’ll determine if I am a good fit to help you meet your goals.