Relational Therapy for One
You may wonder how it works - relationship therapy for one...
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Relationships are my specialty because they shape so many layers of our lives. Have you ever noticed how last night's argument is still replaying in your mind the next day while you are trying to focus on work? Maybe you rehash what was said, trying to make sense of what happened between you and your partner the other day while waiting for your doctor's appointment. Maybe you were surprised by your own reaction or you are wondering how to better understand what is driving your own responses and way of interaction with your partner. Or you might be looking for additional support for you while you are already doing relational work with your partner elsewhere.
(Your couple's therapies and I can collaborate!)
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Whether you come with a partner or on your own, I am here to help.
​​​Individual Therapy for Hearts That Feel Unsure
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Sometimes the relationship pain runs so deep that therapy with a partner feels like too big of a step. It feels risky to open up with the partner - we find ourselves hesitant to go to couple's therapy as the heart feels guarded or shriveled from years of pain but it still aches and needs clarity. You may feel unsure whether change is possible, yet not ready to call it quits. You may feel unsure of what you truly need.
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Seeking relational therapy individually offers a place to slow down and take a close look at that "feeling unsure". Do you want to re-grow these original feelings you once had? Is there a possibility to find a way to come back to your person? Will you have to come to terms that you can't find your way back? Only you will know but I will help you sort through all that.
I can help you explore what fuels the pain, what are the concerns and dilemmas you face and how you navigate it; how it works and how it does not and what your options are so you can move forward with more clarity, whatever path you choose. ​​​​​Will you stay or will you leave is up to you but you will grow and learn a lot about yourself through this process.
Individual Therapy While Doing Couple's Work
Maybe you are already doing relational work or maybe your partner is not ready to attend but you want support for your own growth. I offer clarity and support in understanding your reactions, triggers, emotional patterns in your relationships.
Is confidence a struggle? Is it hard to navigate some triggering topics? Are you not sure what you feel? Are you not sure why you do what you do when there is a sense of distance in your relationship? Or when you actually get close yet something feels difficult about it?
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We will focus on what happens for you and how you manage conflict, distance, closeness and how you repair. Do you repair? Together, we will explore what and who shaped you, how your nervous system responds to closeness and triggers, and what relational habits you had to learn - all that shapes how you show up in your partnership.
This work helps you communicate clearly, confidently, and choose a response instead of reacting - no matter what you partner is doing.
You don’t have to wait for both people to be ready for change. Meaningful shifts can begin when even one person starts relating differently.