Feel connected. Feel worthy.

Individual Therapy for Relationship Issues

in Marlton, NJ & online across NJ & PA

 

Does worry keep you from feeling secure in your relationships?

Maybe you:

  • Were hurt in a relationship before, as a child or an adult. The trust and safety net were painfully broken, so it’s hard to fully trust people will stay.

  • Downplay your desires and needs to avoid rocking the boat so others don’t walk away from you. You’ll do whatever it takes to keep them by your side.

  • Keep a little distance sometimes. You tell yourself it feels safer than risking that same pain again. 

  • Struggle with internalized messages about yourself. You were told you were too much or not enough, so you second-guess yourself.

  • Feel nervous around others, but have no idea why. Something triggers you and it becomes difficult to stay in the moment. 

It’s a mental battle.

Those catastrophic thoughts of rejection or loss take up most of your headspace. You want to be close and connected with the people you care about. On the other hand, anxiety keeps creating distance. 

You’re noticing the impact of this in every facet of your life:

  • Overthinking conversations or replaying arguments in your head with partners or friends.

  • Seeking out partners who end up triggering old wounds.

  • Working more than usual to keep yourself distracted from dealing with the pain. 

  • Panicking when trying to connect or socialize with others.

  • Canceling plans with friends and family because it’s easier to stay busy, stay in, and stay to yourself. 

Instead of bringing the closeness you long for, these patterns leave you feeling drained and unsure on how to create steady, secure connections you truly want.

The ability to shift how you see yourself and your relationships is already within you, waiting to be realized.

Imagine life looking different as you do your inner work:

  • You start connecting the dots between your past and present. Your anxiety becomes a signal rather than your enemy. 

  • Instead of overthinking every interaction, you’ll learn to manage anxiety and other emotions with steadiness.

  • You’ll be able to connect and communicate with others - without fear taking over.

  • Your sense of worth will grow. Assurance from others still feels good, but it won’t define you anymore.

I specialize in relationship issues and I approach them with compassion. This is because I believe that you are not the “problem.” It’s simply the cycle you’ve been in that needs change. As someone who’s had past hardships and anxieties around relationships, similarly, I know the pressure you feel. You feel like you must know it all and do it all right. But…I’m here to tell you that it is okay to not know and do it all right. 

This is where I come in. I help men and women reach inner harmony by caring for the parts of themselves that feel anxious, hurt, or forgotten. Therapy will bring clarity and healing for past hurts left by a parent, friend, or partners. My clients have been able to embrace every part of themselves. To witness their confidence forming and finding their voice has been an honor.

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Using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), we will uncover the root of your anxiety and relationship issues, process the pain, and find new ways of relating. During the first session, we will talk about what’s going on. You’ll get a sense of how ART and IFS go deeper than talk therapy. As a result, my clients tend to feel more accepting of themselves. They begin to show up in relationships with a stronger voice and deeper confidence, therefore giving and receiving connection in healthier ways. You deserve relationships that feel safe, connected, and real. And you deserve to feel that way about yourself, too. 

Therapy for relationship issues for individuals can help you…

 

  • Understand the root of your relationship issues and your anxiety. We’ll make the connection between the past and what is going on now.

  • Lean into your past and current vulnerable relationship issues to identify your feelings, wounds, and strengths. You can do this all while also being able to…

  • Build healthy relationship habits. This includes communication and how to resolve conflicts.

  • Learn the tools to guide you through the challenges of having been hurt in relationships. This way, you can…

  • Move forward with awareness and confidence. Courageously clear out whatever false narratives you’ve learned about yourself. See who you are at your core more clearly. Above all, you’ll know you can bring that healing experience to all parts of you.

It’s time to quiet the worry and find the inner calm you need to show up more fully in your relationships.

Relationship Issues FAQs

 

  • Yes, therapy works for those who have undergone relationship stress, even if you are in a relationship. I use therapies that have involved research showing that therapy helps in managing whatever presenting symptoms, like anxiety. Through our exploring and processing together, you may feel more capable of viewing yourself and relationships with compassion.

  • I only work with individuals, whether you're single, dating, or committed. However, I know a few great couples therapists I can give you information on if you need couples work.

  • Professionals, students, your neighbor, a loved one…literally anyone. You can be single and anxious about your future in the dating world. Or you can be in a partnership and want to address anxieties around it. The list goes on! This is because so many of us have gone through relationship issues.

  • The answer to this question will depend on your own needs. One thing I always tell my clients – be patient with yourself and give yourself grace. You are learning how to address something that may have been going on for years.

More questions? Check out my FAQs page.