Relationship Counseling Can Help You Overcome Interpersonal Obstacles

As a licensed therapist, I offer relationship therapy to help individuals create healthier, more satisfying partnerships. Whether you’re looking for dating tips, trying to figure out how to keep a man happy, or wondering how to avoid divorce, I can help you.

Although everyone’s situation is unique, I’ve found that many people experiencing relationship issues feel stuck. If you haven’t yet achieved your romantic goals, you’re probably focusing on what you don’t have. As your therapist, I’ll help you see the silver lining in your current situation and find opportunities for positive change. Whether you’re single or romantically involved, relationship therapy can help you move forward.

Romantic pursuits don’t always work out as planned. Rather than dwelling on the things you have no power over, we’ll focus on ways you can find happiness and fulfillment independent of relationships. I’ll encourage you to spend more time getting to know yourself through solo hobbies, recreation, or travel, even if you’re married. It may feel awkward at first, but taking this time for yourself can help you become more confident and more resilient.

If you’re currently single, I might suggest that you take this opportunity to save money, pursue educational goals, or do other things that would be harder to do if you were married with children. Getting in touch with who you are at your core will help you find happiness now instead of looking for it in the future. It will also help you recognize people and relationships that force you to compromise too much of yourself.

Relationship therapy will teach you how to create and communicate boundaries that demand respect and preserve your dignity. There is a fine line between assertive and aggressive communication, especially if you have pent-up anger and resentment. During our time together, you’ll have the opportunity to brainstorm and practice calm, effective ways of communicating that minimize potential pushback.

Everyone finds boundary-setting difficult at first, so we’ll start small. You’ll find out for yourself how good it feels to protect yourself with your words. With each small win under your belt, you’ll gain the confidence to establish stronger boundaries in the future, protecting yourself from resentment, burnout, and mistreatment.

Many of my clients make themselves miserable by comparing themselves to others without considering that everyone—even celebrities—has their own problems. Relationship counseling can help you see that you’re not alone in your struggles and show you that every situation can be changed or improved. With my help, you’ll be able to recognize and improve on those relationships that are worth your time and confidently move on from those that aren’t.

As you consider relationship counseling, you may have some hesitations. . .

I’m afraid you’ll judge me or my partner.

It sucks to have a broken heart, and I would never add to your suffering by judging you. It takes a lot of courage to talk about past hurts with a therapist, so I respect anyone with the strength to do this work. You may be pleasantly surprised by the unconditional acceptance and support I can offer, especially if you haven’t received much validation in the past. It isn’t my place to judge, but to provide compassion and treat you with respect.

Will you tell me to leave my partner or spouse?

Maybe your current relationship can be salvaged with a bit of work, and maybe it can’t. If you’re wondering whether to stay or to go, I can’t make that decision for you. What I can do is ask you thought-provoking questions that can help you to decide on your own. Relationship therapy sometimes uncovers painful truths, such as the recognition of a toxic relationship. By ridding yourself of false hopes and beliefs, you can free yourself from any painful patterns you may be stuck in.

Can you help me with a platonic relationship?

I offer relationship counseling for individuals struggling with both romantic and platonic relationships. Whether you’re at odds with a disrespectful colleague, an overbearing mother , your spouse, or someone else, I’m qualified to help.

It’s Not Too Late To Change Things For The Better

Ultimately, you may not be able to change your date, partner, or spouse, but you can change yourself. By learning how to set boundaries and gaining the strength to cope with life’s inevitable setbacks, you’ll be strong enough to endure whatever relationship difficulties life throws at you.

You’ll also have more to offer your current or future partner for having spent this time working on yourself. Schedule your first relationship therapy appointment to get started.