Relationship Issues

Even the best of relationships have struggles. If unaddressed, over time, these interactions can they harden into acting out, mistrust, and resentment. This also holds true for couples and families. In both relational dynamics the stories we tell ourselves often become 'facts' rather than 'perspective,' resulting in escalating conflict and injury to the relationship. Therapy can correct unhelpful interactions, change unfair perceptions, and heal old wounds, while fostering growth and healing.

I help clients improve relationships: partners, family members, co-workers, friends.

Relationships and community shape everything, so when a relationship is struggling, it affects your well-being. Whether it’s conflict, miscommunication, or feeling disconnected, I help you pinpoint the root issue and create a clear plan to fix it. My structured approach gives you the tools to break unhealthy cycles, set boundaries, and build stronger connections. If your relationships aren’t where you want them to be, let’s change that.

All relationships face difficulties at one time or another. If you are dealing with relational conflict, a difficult separation or divorce, or other relationship issues, it can be immensely helpful to walk through this time with a trained professional.

When you and your partner have struggled with the same issues for a long time, boosting morale is the first task. I help you celebrate what has been most meaningful about your relationship so far. We take great care to examine and grow the individual and collective dreams you have been chasing. These motivations have held you and your loved ones together, and they can move you forward together.

Please see what I have already said under Marriage. A lot of the couples I work with are "married" but don't have a license. Infidelity, parenting, pre-marriage counseling, fertility stresses, Blending families, etc

I support clients who have a wide range of dynamics in their close relationships, either with friends, family, work or romantic partners as well as those who are experiencing a lack of closeness. I believe that the roles and patterns that we play in relationships develop for a good reason, and that having awareness of them can offer us increased freedom, creativity and resilience in how respond in our relationships with others.

Whether your situation is one that is leaving you and your partner feeling out of balance or distant, or perhaps in the midst of a revelation or traumatic experience or transition, therapy can provide a safe space to examine the issues, heal the wounds, and learn healthier ways of being in relationship and honoring your shared goals.

By working with me, you will understand WHY you have felt stuck or hopeless about your relationships and learn the tools you need to be feel confident and get out of people pleasing cycles! I can help you heal attachment wounds and alleviate the anxiety you feel when navigating dating/relationships. We will delve deeply into the issues at hand and collaborate to create a plan that helps you get your life back.

Gain a new perspective on your relationships and the patterns that keep you stuck. Develop skills that will help you experience more confidence, security, and connection in your relationships with yourself and those around you.

I have experience working with individuals who have experienced relationship distress or struggle, which may include relationships with themselves, partners, family, peers, etc.

Many of my clients are interested in more deeply understanding their relationship struggles and interpersonal patterns, whether with partners, friends, family, or coworkers. This often includes helping clients who yearn to increase their sense of meaningful connection with others.

A lot of us struggle to think of an example of a healthy relationship. Many of our perceptions are based on those relationships we witnessed growing up- our parents, grandparents, peer friendships and romantic relationships. Many of our relationship patterns (romantic or platonic) are based on those same perceptions and our own life experiences. Let's explore your values, attachment style, love languages ( these are for all relationships!), and communication patterns.

Nearly all my clients struggle with relationships at some point during our work together. Many find that their relationships have also been impacted and further complicated by trauma, systematic oppression and stressful circumstances.

I help individuals navigate relationship challenges by exploring attachment patterns, communication styles, and emotional needs. With a background in adoption and trauma work, I bring a deep understanding of connection, trust, and healing. I have extensive experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence. I enjoy helping people heal past attachment wounds and build healthier relationships by strengthening boundaries and communication skills with their partners or children.

I utilize Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method to support unmarried and married couples work toward their goals to improve emotional and physical intimacy. I have helped couples regain trust and become more attuned by accessing and expressing vulnerable emotions to their partner. Additionally, I am trained through Prepare/Enrich to facilitate pre-marital therapy.

Working primarily with married and unmarried couples of all types, adult individuals, and families, I am a Certified Emotion-Focused Couples Therapist (with the International Centre for Excellence in EFT) and a Level I AEDP clinician (AEDP Institute). I hold a Certificate in Interpersonal Neurobiology from Portland State University, and I also provide EMDR, sand tray trauma therapy, and I have a Psychiatric Service Dog, Rontu, who assists me!

I help client improve relationships with partners, family members, co-workers, and friends.

Addressing relationship issues in therapy is important because it helps build healthier communication, set boundaries, and foster deeper connections, allowing for more fulfilling and authentic relationships