Feel secure in your relationships…and yourself.

For as long as you can remember, the relationships in your life — whether with friends, family, or romantic partners — have come with worries that you might lose the people you love if you do something wrong.

In your love life…

If you’re single, you’re starting to worry that you may never find real love. You fear being rejected, finding it hard to open up or trust anyone, even if they’ve given you no reason to doubt their intentions. Maybe you’ve struggled to move on from an ex, and look for qualities of that person in every new love interest you meet. Finding a good partner seems so easy for everyone else, and you think something must be wrong with you if it’s been this hard to find a match.

If you’re in a relationship, you might feel a bit trapped. You and your partner probably have the same arguments over and over again about money, sex, or even your in-laws — despite both of your efforts to avoid conflict — but nothing really changes. Maybe you find yourself feeling lonely and insecure even when your partner is in the same room. It’s like they don’t notice or appreciate everything you do to keep both of your lives running smoothly, and they rarely (if ever) offer you any help. 

Maybe you and your partner are facing a new stage of life together — like getting married, having children, or caring for your own elderly parents — and you don’t know if you’ll be able to make it to the other side. Though you know the resentment and worry you feel is only getting worse, you’re afraid to speak up about these feelings because you don’t want to end up alone.


As a parent… 

It feels like you can never do anything right. 

If you’re a new parent, you might be overwhelmed at all the advice you’ve heard, and just want to be the best possible parent you can be. All you see on your social media feeds are perfectly curated lifestyles, positive parenting, and moms who look like they’re getting way more sleep than you — which makes you feel like you’re missing something. You don’t want to repeat the same mistakes your parents made, but you also feel a bit guilty for thinking that way.

If you’re in later stages of parenthood, you might be struggling to balance work and family, often only having the energy to feed everyone and then go straight to bed. This, on top of trying to parent an angry teen or facing questions of what life will look like when they move out, has been overwhelming, to say the least.

Through therapy, you can find healthy ways to navigate challenges in all the relationships in your life.

Therapy for relationships can help you:

  • Be clear and assertive about what you need from others, and be able to honor what others need from you.

  • Feel joy and pride in your authentic self, rather than shame.

  • Have the conversations you might usually avoid without things spiraling out of control.

  • Learn to regulate your own emotions without depending on someone else to make you feel better.

  • Feel safe in your relationships, and closer than ever.

my approach

Let’s trade self-sacrifice for self-care.

If you’re going to start feeling better, you have to start showing yourself the same compassion and care you show your loved ones. This may seem impossible to work into your already way-too-busy schedule, but together we can work on creating space and prioritizing your needs.

When we begin our work, we’ll set some goals for the things you’d like to see change in your relationships and your life, and I’ll take the time to listen to your story and what you’re struggling with. Then, we’ll explore new ways of facing conflict, dealing with anxiety, and coping with difficult feelings if — and when — they come up. We’ll work to understand where these things stem from in your past, and how we can reframe them so they don’t have as much impact on your present and future.

Once we’ve identified the patterns that continue to show up in your relationships, we’ll start to challenge them and find new perspectives. I’ll help you practice setting and maintaining boundaries in every area of your life, which will help you feel more in control and less resentful of others.

Through this work, you’ll be able to feel grounded and stable all on your own. Life will continue to change, as will your relationships, but with a stronger foundation of self in place, you’ll feel confident and able to do what’s best for you moving forward.

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not at this time, but I’d be happy to refer you to someone who does if that’s what you’re looking for.

  • There's no one-size-fits-all parenting style, as every child and family is unique. The best approach is often one that balances warmth and affection with clear boundaries and expectations. It's about being responsive to your child's needs while also providing guidance and support as they grow. If you’re struggling in any area of parenting, getting support in therapy can help you gain new perspectives and tools to ease the struggle.

  • If your relationships feel one-sided, it's important to communicate your feelings and needs with the other person. However, if this kind of imbalance is a persistent factor in many of your relationships, it may be helpful to trace back to the root of this dynamic in your life. We can do this together in therapy, and reevaluate your relationships to consider whether they’re healthy for you.

  • Attachment styles typically develop in early childhood through interactions with caregivers. These styles influence how we perceive and navigate relationships throughout our lives. However, they're not set in stone — with self-awareness and effort, both of which can be facilitated in therapy, it's possible to develop healthier attachment patterns over time.

The only person you can really change is yourself.

So let’s start there — together.