Relationship Therapy
feel more connected to yourself, your relationships
Individual therapy in the Greater Boston area and throughout Massachusetts.
Are you ready to change how you relate to yourself and the important people in your life?
Does this sound like yoU?
I have trouble communicating what I feel or need in my relationships
I want to say "no" but I worry that I'll hurt someone's feelings or disappoint them
I am hard on myself and never feel like I’m doing enough or am good enough
I compare myself to others
I want to have more confidence and trust in myself
I lash out or my mind goes blank during arguments and difficult conversations
I feel misunderstood and alone in my relationships
I don’t like confrontation
Our relationships are an essential part of our human experience. When we feel disconnected or have trouble communicating in our relationships - be they romantic partners, friends, work colleagues, or family - it can affect our emotional well-being. Our early life experiences may also impact our sense of self and the way we connect with others.
Maybe you’re reading this because you want to understand yourself on a deeper level, strengthen the relationships you already have, or build new ones.
You’re in the right place.
Dealing with relationship issues or comparing yourself is exhausting. You might not even be aware of the toll this is taking on a day-to-day basis.
Imagine…
being able to communicate your feelings and needs effectively without lashing out or shutting down.
feeling less resentment in your relationships because you know that saying “no” is an option!
not avoiding the conversation you need to have with your boss that has been keeping you up at night.
It is possible for your life to be different from the way it is today.
I can help you:
Quiet your inner critic or perfectionist and relate to yourself in a kinder, more self-accepting way
Identify thought and behavior patterns impacting your relationships or your sense of self-worth
Develop effective communication and relational skills
Learn how to set healthy boundaries in your relationships
Gain more confidence and trust in yourself
You and your relationships are worth investing in.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We will tailor skills and tools to your specific needs which may include:
assertiveness skills like setting boundaries and limits and learning to advocate for ourselves in honest and effective ways.
communication skills where you learn how to express thoughts, feelings, or needs to others effectively.
self-reflection and mindfulness skills to better understand your relationship patterns.
learning how to differentiate between assumptions vs. facts, meaning we often take how we think someone feels about us as fact when we actually don’t really know what this person is thinking or feeling! Many of our interactions are through the lens of assumptions and this can affect our relationships and ability to connect with others.
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“Self-compassion involves acting the same way towards yourself when you are having a difficult time, fail, or notice something you don’t like about yourself as you would treat a loved one.”-Dr. Kristin Neff
Self-compassion allows us to give the same comfort, care, and kindness to ourselves in times of need that you would give to someone you love going through a similar experience. Many of us have not been taught self-compassion, and through our work together you will learn how to cultivate this practice. Self-compassion can teach you how to be your own supportive coach instead of harsh inner critic. By providing yourself with encouragement and kindness, you are more likely to stay in motion and make real changes in your life .
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Click this link to set up a free 20-minute consultation call. Our call will give me a better sense of what you hope to get from therapy and if my experience best meets your needs. You can ask me any questions about my experience or approach and anything about the therapy process. If you decide that working together feels like a good fit, we will schedule an intake session.