Relationships & Attachments
I work with adults who feel stuck in relationship patterns, struggle with closeness or trust, or experience ongoing stress.
Relationship and attachment patterns can take many different emotional and relational forms
People often describe things like:
feeling anxious in relationships or preoccupied with how others feel about them
difficulty trusting partners or close friends
fear of being rejected, abandoned, or “too much” for others
pulling away when relationships start to feel closer or more vulnerable
staying in relationships that don’t feel fully satisfying but are hard to leave
repeating similar patterns across different relationships
communication breakdowns or frequent misunderstandings with others
Sometimes these experiences are connected to long-standing attachment patterns that developed earlier in life. These patterns are not fixed, but they can shape how people respond to closeness, conflict, and emotional connection in adulthood.
How Therapy for Relationship and Attachment Concerns Can Help:
Relationship and attachment concerns can show up in many different ways, often shaping how people connect with others over time. Some people feel anxious or preoccupied in relationships, constantly wondering where they stand or worrying about rejection or disconnection. Others notice a tendency to pull back emotionally when relationships become too close or vulnerable.
For many, these patterns repeat across different relationships and can feel confusing or frustrating, especially when they seem to happen despite wanting something different. This can show up as difficulty trusting others, fear of abandonment, feeling emotionally dependent, or struggling to communicate needs clearly.
Therapy focuses on understanding these patterns with more clarity and less judgment, while working toward ways of relating that feel more secure, balanced, and aligned with the kind of relationships you want to have.
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No. I work with adults whether they are single, dating, partnered, or navigating transitions like breakups or divorce. Relationship concerns can show up in any stage of life.
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No, I do not provide couples therapy. I work with individuals who are navigating relationship concerns, including those who are in a relationship or participating in couples therapy with a separate provider.
Individual therapy can still be helpful in this context. Sessions may focus on understanding your own patterns in relationships, clarifying your needs, exploring communication challenges, and processing your experience within the relationship. This can help you feel more grounded and clear, whether or not your partner is in therapy as well.
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Many people notice they tend to be drawn to similar types of relationships, even when those relationships don’t feel fully satisfying or emotionally secure. This can feel confusing or frustrating, especially when there is a clear desire for something different. From an attachment perspective, familiar relationship dynamics can feel recognizable and compelling, even when they are not the healthiest or most supportive. In therapy, we explore what feels familiar in these patterns and what keeps them repeating over time. The goal is to begin noticing these dynamics more clearly so you can make different choices in relationships moving forward.
If you are thinking about starting therapy, feel free to reach out.