Relationship Therapy in San Francisco: Nurturing Strong, Meaningful Connections
Are you feeling stuck in painful, tricky moments with someone you care about? It doesn’t matter if it’s a partner, a family member, coworker or a close friend - every connection we have can push us in ways that feel messy and confusing.
It’s common to associate relationship therapy with couples, but individual therapy can also be an effective way to enhance relationships. By focusing on your own experiences, feelings, and patterns, you can better understand the dynamics in your relationships as well as the role you play. As a relationship therapist in SF, I work with individuals navigating challenges in romantic partnerships, friendships, family connections, and professional relationships. As someone who has worked with many couples in couples therapy, I’ve gotten to hear both sides of the argument and have heard the other person’s perspective.
Friends might nod and echo your complaints, but a trained, objective guide can help you see past the comfort and into the truth. Here are some common challenges that therapy for relationships can address:
Romantic Relationships: You may feel insecure in your own relationship and worried that your constant need for reassurance might drive your partner away. You may be frequently arguing with your partner, feel rejected or deprioritized by them, feel smothered by them, or have difficulty expressing your needs. You may have cheated or just learned that you have been cheated on. The issues that can come up in relationships can stir up a complex mix of emotions. Relationship therapy can help you clarify your feelings, de-escalate arguments, express vulnerability, and communicate effectively.
Family Relationships: Navigating family dynamics can be fraught with tension, whether it’s with a parent, sibling, or in-laws. You get triggered easily by certain family members and you want to know how to stop getting triggered. Therapy can help you unpack unresolved issues, set healthy boundaries, and decipher what can and cannot be changed with these difficult interactions.
Friendships: Friendships can sometimes be as challenging as romantic relationships. Perhaps you’ve been ghosted by friends, have difficulty making friends, or don’t feel that your friendships are very deep. In relationship therapy we would explore what’s getting in the way of you having satisfying friendships. Then we would explore what could be done differently so that you can have more fulfilling friendships. Friendships are an important piece of what constitutes a happy life. You can read more about that here.
A Space for Exploration and Growth
As a holistic therapist, I offer a supportive space where you can explore the complexities of relationships using a combination of attachment theory, psychodynamic therapy and practical tools and suggestions. If you’d like to find out more about how I can help, reach out today.