Relationship Stress

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Create Healthier Relationships

 

Have you experienced changes in your relationships, sometimes feeling lonelier and more isolated? Maybe you are questioning if  your current relationships are  working for you? Are you struggling with confidence about making changes, you fear conflict and as a result remain stuck in a cycle of codependency and people pleasing? Frustrated you start to avoid some relationships, yet you scroll through social media as FOMO continues to grow. These challenges are defined as codependency which contributes to feelings of exhaustion, loneliness, or a lingering pain from past betrayals—or perhaps even current ones. 

Codependency often presents as an over dependence on individuals for emotional support or self-definition, creating imbalances where personal needs are overlooked in favor of others. This dynamic can lead to cycles of emotional strain and dependency, resulting in relationships that lack the balance necessary for mutual growth and satisfaction. By recognizing these patterns, you can begin to untangle yourself from them, paving the way for healthier connections that are built on respect and reciprocity.

 

Seeking happiness and stability in your relationships—whether romantic, platonic, or professional—is a natural and important goal.

 Wanting to change is great but you don’t have to let the fear of making changes overwhelm you

I can help you create the path to healthier relationships​

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“All great changes are preceded by chaos” Deepak Chopra

 

As humans we all need relationships and connection with others. What is more helpful is to know that we can create these relationships and participating in counseling can help you unpack your thoughts and feelings in a safe space to help you move forward into healthier relationships with greater self-awareness. This applies to whether you are wanting to make some more subtle changes in your current relationships or maybe you are considering breaking ties with relationships that no longer meet your needs.

 

Acknowledging these emotions and patterns can serve as a powerful invitation to reflect on your relationships and explore ways to shift toward healthier, more fulfilling dynamics. By fostering self-awareness and setting clear boundaries, you can create the space for personal growth and relationships that are supportive, respectful, and enriching.

Healthy relationships contribute significantly to our mental health.

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Benefits of Healthy Relationships

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• Enhanced Mental Health: Healthy relationships significantly contribute to better emotional well-being by providing support, stability, and a sense of belonging.

• Improved Communication: Developing healthier relationships fosters clearer and more effective communication, reducing misunderstandings and emotional tension.

• Increased Self-Awareness: By reflecting on relationship dynamics, individuals can better understand their own needs, emotions, and patterns, paving the way for personal growth.

• Stronger Boundaries: Healthy relationships encourage the establishment of boundaries that respect individual needs, helping to prevent emotional strain and dependency.

• Emotional Resilience: Supportive connections promote mutual understanding and respect, empowering individuals to handle challenges with greater stability and confidence.

• Personal Growth: Relationships grounded in reciprocity and respect inspire growth, assertiveness, and a deeper sense of fulfillment.

 

 

Feeling connected to others provides a sense of belonging and purpose, which can be beneficial for individuals struggling with mental health. When we create healthier relationships this increases our resilience to cope with various life stressors.

 

Imagine the relief that can be experienced when we begin to unpack our past relationships, hurts, and betrayals, along with successes in your relationships. In our sessions, we start by examining your current relationships and establishing present goals focused on desired changes. Following this, we honor your past relationships to identify what worked and what did not, while invigorating your present situations with strategies such as mindfulness, self-compassion, assertiveness, and communication skills. With support, this approach can lead to improved well-being and healthier relationships, which you rightfully deserve.

I employ techniques based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which addresses the interplay between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By learning simple methods to reframe thoughts, clients often experience a sense of lightness and relaxation. Additionally, I incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Clients have appreciated utilizing a diverse array of skills to overcome their challenges effectively.​​

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