RELATIONSHIPS
RELATIONSHIPS
We all want to feel treasured, cherished, and successful in our relationships, yet so often we end up feeling hurt, or else taken for granted and undervalued. We get stuck having the same arguments with the person we love, or we face the same dynamics over and over in dating, friendships, and at work.
I offer tools and guidance rooted in neuroscience and attachment theory so that you can build a calm sense of security. Whether you are navigating a divorce, seeking to understand infidelity, adapting to familial death/birth or feeling stuck in your romantic life, I would be delighted to co-pilot this journey with you.
INTIMACY
Lack of intimacy (both physical and emotional) can lead to feelings of rejection, distance and entropy in a relationship. Yet this essential ingredient can feel so fragile and effusive. Together we can identify your relationship needs, as well as discuss concrete communication tools to help increase or re-build intimacy in your romantic life.
INFIDELITY
Infidelity can leave both partners feeling panicked, sickened and confused about what they truly want and need. It can be hard to know how to move forward. I offer non-judgemental assistance, attachment-informed learning and communication tools to help you rebuild or navigate times of chaos and change.
DIVORCE
Divorce can be one of the hardest times in a person's life. Navigating this process alone can be far too much to bear. You may be grieving not only the loss of your best friend, but also the loss of your extended family. Divorce can make people question if they will ever find love again or ever feel truly happy again.
For some, making the decision to separate is long and torturous but leads to releif. Others are left reeling in shock, terror and abandonment. It can take a while to rebuild and recover from a divorce, but ultimately the goal is to find yourself again, but this time stronger. From initial contemplation to post-divorce dating, I am here to help provide support at every step.
MARRIAGE
Even a strong long-term relationship can feel problem-filled at times. Marriages can span many major life transitions such as loss of family members, birth of children, career/job changes as well as shifting social worlds and life demands. Whether you are questioning remaining in your marriage, or are deeply committed to finding solutions within your relationship, therapy can help offer tools to navigate problems, dynamics and shifting needs in long term partnership.
DATING
Dating can be exciting....but for many it can be a source of stress. Some people may find themselves facing continuous rejection, loneliness or patterns of choosing "emotionally unavailable partners". Others may find themselves feeling rushed into relationships, or may feel that people they date repeatedly get angry at them for not meeting their expectations. Both can result in hopelessness or feeling like a failure. Together we can help you develop a secure attachment style and learn to recognize attachment compatibility and triggers for successful dating and relationship building.
WORKPLACE
Workplace dynamics can be difficult to navigate. We rely on our employment for income and for career progression, yet we may have little control over who we work with. I am happy to provide communication tools, strategies to cope with workplace stress and panic, methods to calm triggers based on personal history, as well as help you navigate decisions to remain or quit your job.