Feel connected. Feel worthy.

Individual Therapy for Relationship Issues

in Cherry Hill, NJ & online across NJ & PA

 

Do worry and fear cripple you from feeling secure in your relationships?

Maybe you:

  • Have been hurt in a relationship before, whether as a child or an adult. The trust and safety net were painfully broken.

  • Downplay your desires so that your partner or friend doesn't walk away from you. You’ll do whatever it takes to keep them by your side. But you also…

  • Keep at a distance other times. You don’t want previous pain to repeat itself. 

  • Struggle with internalized messages about yourself. You’ve been told you were too much or too little of something by someone close to you. 

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

It’s a battle.

You’re exhausted from shrinking yourself to meet others’ needs, but then, those catastrophic thoughts of people leaving you take up most of your headspace. It’s like your mind and heart want to be closely connected to others. But, your physical body pulls away out of fear and anxiety.

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

  • Starting arguments with partners or friends to “test” how much they’ll fight for you.

  • Jumping from one situation/relationship into another without getting much in return.

  • 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. 

It feels like everything you’re facing or doing is pushing away the very connections you seek. You’re feeling helpless in the midst of the tornado of anxiety.

The ability to unlock a healthy perspective of yourself and your relationships is already within you, waiting to be realized.

Imagine life like this as a result of doing your inner work:

  • By exploring the current challenges you are facing, you will be aware of how past experiences have played a key role. You’ll even better understand the purpose behind your anxiety rather than seeing it as your enemy.

  • You’ll learn ways to manage your anxiety and any other emotions that may arise rather than being overwhelmed by them. You also won’t be overanalyzing others’ actions nor thinking about the worst-case scenario, helping you to reach a more relaxed mindset.

  • You’ll feel better able to connect and communicate with others. Although relationships, in general, can cause some nerves at first (totally normal), you will no longer be controlled by previous fears.

  • Your sense of worth will increase. Even though validation and assurance from others have felt great (and needed at one point), you’ll feel like now those are just bonuses - you are complete and whole within yourself.

I specialize in relationship issues and do it from a place of compassion. It's believing that you are not the “problem.” It’s simply the cycle you’ve been in that needs fixing. 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 through working towards a healing experience for themselves. You will embody your true Self (who you are at the core) and support the parts of you that are anxious and have been wounded. It will bring clarity and healing for past hurts you’ve undergone from a parent, friend, or partners. My clients have been able to truly embrace every part of themselves. To be a witness of their confidence forming and finding their voice has been an honor.

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As a result, I use two therapies to help relationship anxiety and get my clients to where they are. These include Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). During the first session, I explain in detail what each of these approaches entail for your presenting challenges. Both can help you understand the root of the anxiety and relationship issues. They can also help you process and learn how to work through them. As a result, my clients tend to feel more accepting of themselves. You deserve to be poured into (and not just the other way around). 

Therapy for relationship issues for individuals can help you…

 

  • Understand the root of your relationship issues and your anxiety. We’ll process the origin and make the connection between then 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 feel that inner calm you desire to better connect with yourself and others.

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.