Relational Therapy
Do you yearn for deeper, more fulfilling relationships?
As humans, we want to feel affirmed for who we are and build connections with others we cherish. Sometimes, we may notice that something stands in the way of experiencing feelings of mutual care and belonging. Whether we struggle to accept a part of ourselves or we can’t help but notice it is difficult to relate to some of our loved ones, we deserve to understand where this reaction comes from. As we notice feelings of loneliness, guilt, or shame, we may feel a strong desire to change something about ourselves or others in an effort to maintain relationships. At the same time, connections tend to be deepest when all parties feel consistently safe to show up as their authentic selves.
Humans are wired for connection and deserve safe ways to build relationships.
I understand why it might be hard to trust that relationships can be sustainable, especially if you’re used to relational instability. When pain happens relationally, we often need healing to happen relationally, too. In therapy, my aim is to hold space for your relational grief and disappointment, while also allowing room to nurture hope for deeper future connection.
As we develop our own working relationship, I will offer both kind and transparent observations about how your learned protective relationship patterns appear to show up in- and outside of therapy. My aim is to understand your story behind how you show up relationally, rather than pathologize it. From there, we can uncover what you may need from yourself and others to feel safe to try out new ways of being in relationships.
