Relationships are part of the fabric of life. And when relationships are going well, we feel happier, are more productive, and experience more peace in our lives. And when they’re not going well, we can experience depression, anxiety, and sometimes even trauma symptoms. The quality of our relationships directly impacts our work, how we parent, and even how we feel about ourselves.
We’ve all heard the saying that families are complicated, and unfortunately, most of us have been in family, romantic, or platonic relationships that didn’t go so well. Working with a therapist can help improve relationships by identifying and exploring and addressing root causes of problems, and learning and practicing skills that foster good communication, healthy boundaries, and connectedness.
Working with a therapist can also provide support during the challenges of navigating separation and/or divorce, and the many emotional, relational, and practical life changes that result, such as co-parenting, and changing jobs or living situations, or how to get out of an abusive relationship. And therapy also addresses the broader questions related to identity as a single person, or fear of trusting again.
The good news is that whatever relationship difficulty you are having, this is a safe space to process how it is impacting you, and learn how to move through it in an empowered way.