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Relationship Counseling for Individuals in Athens, Ohio

In every relationship you’ve ever been in, there’s a constant worry that you’re not good enough.

You do everything you can to try to please your partner but sometimes it feels like you’re the only one trying. It’s worn down your nerves—always feeling on edge and anxious about how they might react to your needs or emotions. All you really want is to be able to relax and feel cared for, but that seems like a bigger ask than you know how to make.

MAYBE YOU ARE…

  • It’s a strange feeling to be so lonely when you're with someone who’s supposed to make you feel safe and supported. There’s an emotional distance that’s isolating, not just from your partner, but from everyone else who matters to you. The fear of losing them, or the anxiety of being emotionally vulnerable, can make it feel like you’re stuck in a relationship that makes you more anxious than happy. 

  • When you’ve heard that any expression of your emotions is "too much" over and over again, it’s easy to start doubting yourself. You might overthink how you should go about asking for what you need, fearing that you’ll be dismissed or criticized again if you don’t say it the right way. Over time, this can make you question your own feelings, leaving you unsure of whether you're really being unreasonable—or just being yourself.

  • This can be overwhelming, especially when you think about how long you've tolerated things that never felt right. You might feel conflicted for putting up with behavior that went against your values, or even worse, for compromising yourself in ways that leave you feeling ashamed. That guilt often extends to how others, like your children, might have been affected too, making it even harder to process.

  • Even though things seem good now, the fear of what could go wrong always lingers in the background. You want to move on from what’s happened in the past, but know from experience that trusting someone and allowing them to get close could mean getting hurt—which makes feeling truly safe to be openly yourself seem impossible.

You’ve done the best you could with what you were given. 

Now, we’re in this together.

My approach

Let’s learn who you are & cultivate your self-confidence.

When we begin, we'll take the time to explore what’s been happening in your relationships, and more importantly, how it’s been affecting you. I’ll listen as you share your story, and together, we’ll start setting goals that feel right for you—that could mean learning how to feel more in control of your emotions or just getting in touch with what you want out of life. We'll look closely at where these feelings of fear, anxiety, or doubt might have started, and by understanding those roots, we can begin to shift the way you experience your relationships now.

A big part of this process is helping you recognize what’s really yours to carry and what isn’t. If you've been in an unhealthy relationship, it’s easy to feel responsible for your partner’s emotions or actions. But through our work together, you’ll start to trust yourself more—to trust your decisions and move forward in a healthier way. We’ll use tools like EMDR and other approaches to help process past trauma and release the emotional weight you’ve been carrying, allowing you to feel more empowered and less anxious.

Throughout therapy,

We’ll also celebrate the progress you’re making—big or small—because those wins are important.

As you gain clarity about who you are and what you truly want in a relationship, you’ll feel more confident in trusting yourself and your choices. We’ll work together to help you break free from patterns that no longer serve you, feel more secure and empowered, and connect to hope for the future.

Specialized counseling for relationship issues can help you…

  • Make decisions for yourself with confidence

  • Leave the past in the past and create the future you want to live in

  • Learn to take care of yourself without apologizing for it

  • Communicate and enforce healthy boundaries

  • Feel secure in knowing that you can handle whatever challenges the future may hold

You deserve to feel at peace in your relationships & your life.

You deserve to feel at peace in your relationships & your life.

You deserve to feel at peace in your relationships & your life.

Questions?

FAQs

  • I do not do traditional couples counseling at this time. I do, however, offer financial therapy for couples, which you can learn more about here.

  • Relationship issues can stem from a variety of places—sometimes it's past experiences or wounds that affect how we relate to each other now, and other times it's patterns we've unknowingly developed over time. Often, these issues are rooted in unmet needs, miscommunication, or feelings of insecurity that have been building up. By understanding where these feelings started, we can work together to break those patterns and create a healthier, more connected relationship.

  • It’s not about being too sensitive. Everyone experiences relationships differently, and it’s valid to feel hurt or concerned even if your partner doesn’t see things the same way. Your feelings matter, and it's important to explore why you’re feeling the way you are, so we can figure out how to communicate those concerns effectively and find a way forward that works for both of you.