Individual Counseling
Individual counseling is a process of self-exploration and understanding. The purpose is to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can explore and understand the various aspects of your life which have held you back or caused trauma and pain.
Together we will explore these difficult issues and begin your journey to healing. You will grow and learn how to build new and healthier relationships.
The length of therapy will vary depending on the issues brought forth during treatment. Many people decide to come weekly in the beginning and then move to bi-weekly, monthly or even quarterly sessions. Each week you will leave with something tangible to work on between sessions. Once you have achieved the goals you came to treatment for, you will graduate from therapy.
Couples/Family Counseling
Couples counseling is based on a variety of modalities and techniques that help partners work through their relationship issues. The main objective of therapy is to identify existing issues and/or prevent potential issues in a relationship.
Couples therapy includes the following general elements:
- Evaluating the relationship
- Targeting and focusing on a specific problem
- Finding solutions, implementing changes
- Establishing relationship goals
During sessions, couples will gain a better understand of their relationship dynamics and roles. Armed with newfound awareness, couples will be equipped with practical strategies tailored to their specific needs. These strategies serve as guides to navigate and counteract dysfunctional relationship patterns, fostering healthier communication, deeper connection, and sustainable growth.
Changing behaviors, improving communication, developing conflict resolution skills, rebuilding trust in a relationship, and rekindling intimacy are typical issues addressed during sessions.
Other topics include: parenting, infidelity (emotional infidelity or any other type), health issues, addictions, disrespect in a relationship, infertility, emotional unavailability, sexual frustration, etc.
Couples therapy requires both partners to be active participants throughout the process. The primary goal is to achieve the best outcome for the relationship and to give couples the tools necessary to navigate life together as a team.
Is Couples Therapy Worth the Time and Money?
Health Benefits
Research has shown that couples who are disconnected, defensive, shut each other out and criticize each other have weaker immune systems, higher instance of illness, higher stress levels, and other indicators of early mortality. While on the other hand, couples who are in stable, healthy relationships have an 8-10 year longer lifespan.
Benefits for Children
Having a healthy relationship with your partner has a significant effect on your children’s health and success in school and all areas of their lives. Children who experience the safety of a loving home are more likely to have healthy relationships as they move throughout their lives.
The single greatest predictor of low outcomes for children is parental conflict.
Cost of Divorce
Couples therapy in an investment it can become expensive, but it is far less expensive than a divorce, which comes with not only a physical but emotional price tag for all members of the family.
Blended Family Counseling
Blended families are quickly becoming the dominant family structure in the US. I can assist families and individuals in navigating the minefield of issues in this complex arena.
Common issues may include:
- Conflict in the marital relationship as it relates to the structure and expectations of roles
- Parental Alienation
- Jealousy
- Stepparent interactions with stepchildren
- Blending of families and differing personality types
- Outside forces (other family members) interference
- Dealing with and interacting with a high conflict co parent (post divorce)
- Feelings and boundaries for step parents who do not have biological children
Blended families have a unique set of dynamics. I understand these and can provide guidance and support to address your family’s struggles.
Co-parenting Counseling
The legal system and the pain of separation places parents in a you vs. them mentality.
Judges expect parents to work collaboratively in the process. This is difficult, especially in the beginning stages.
I provide co-parenting counseling that helps parents establish a business style relationship as it relates to the children.
This is helpful for those who would like to coparent but don’t have the tools and skills necessary to navigate the process. It establishes a collaborative course of action which minimizes the emotional and financial impact to the family system.
Services:
- Co-Parenting Counseling Sessions: One-on-one counseling session to address your co-parenting concerns and develop personalized strategies for success.
- Communication Skills Building: Workshops and exercises designed to improve communication between co-parents, promoting understanding, empathy, and effective collaboration.
- Conflict Resolution Techniques: Learn practical techniques to resolve conflicts peacefully and constructively, minimizing the impact on your children while fostering a positive co-parenting environment.
- Individual Counseling: Confidential counseling sessions for parents dealing with the emotional challenges of co-parenting, providing support and guidance to navigate difficult emotions and build resilience.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re ready to take the next step toward a happier, healthier future, I invite you to contact me today to schedule your initial consultation. I am here to support you on your journey toward healing, growth, and positive change.