Relationships shape how we experience trust, connection, and belonging, but they can also bring pain, uncertainty, or frustration. Past experiences, attachment styles, and communication patterns all influence how we relate to others. When challenges arise, therapy offers a space to better understand these dynamics, strengthen emotional connections, and create more fulfilling relationships.
How Relationship Challenges May Show Up for You
Relationships are central to how we experience connection and belonging, but they can also be sources of stress and uncertainty. You may be experiencing:
Recurring Relationship Patterns – The same conflicts, emotional distance, or misunderstandings keep showing up.
Struggles Expressing Emotional Needs – Giving more than you receive or finding it hard to communicate what you need.
Relationship Anxiety or Avoidance – Worrying about relationships or withdrawing from closeness.
Trust & Intimacy Struggles – Difficulty opening up, feeling secure in relationships, or rebuilding trust after past hurt.
Family or Cultural Expectations – Balancing generational differences, traditions, or relational tensions.
Therapy offers insight into relational patterns and tools to cultivate healthier, more fulfilling connections.
How Therapy Can Help
Healthy relationships aren’t about avoiding conflict—they’re about learning how to communicate, set boundaries, and show up with clarity and care.
Together, we can work on:
Recognizing & Changing Unhelpful Patterns – Understanding what keeps you feeling stuck.
Strengthening Communication Skills – Expressing your needs, listening with empathy, and navigating difficult conversations.
Setting & Maintaining Boundaries – Advocating for yourself while preserving connection.
Healing Attachment Wounds – Exploring past experiences that impact trust and emotional safety.
Deepening Meaningful Connections – Cultivating stronger relationships in all areas of life.
I integrate evidence-based approaches like ACT, CBT, and CFT through an attachment-based lens to help you develop healthier patterns and build relationships that align with your values.