Individual Therapy in Chicago, IL for Relationship Issues

You’re feeling irritated and more defensive these days. When your partner isn’t hearing you or understanding your perspective, you end up reacting. Or shutting down. The feelings flood in so quickly! It all feels out of control. It’s a lonely and overwhelming place to be.

So, you start to sweep issues under the rug to avoid another fight. This works for a bit—until it doesn’t. Until your pent-up feelings and concerns come out in a big blow-up of frustration and resentment. (Hey, we’ve all been there.) The pattern keeps repeating. It’s miserable, messy, and exhausting.

This is often the point when people decide they’re ready to start Individual therapy.

They’re tired of feeling lonely, confused, and helpless about their relationship problems. Couples therapy isn’t happening for a variety of reasons. They want to know that they aren’t crazy for having these thoughts and feelings. You are not crazy. And there is hope.

Individual therapy can provide support and perspective for relationship problems in a tough time. Even if your partner isn’t present, individual therapy for relationship issues can be beneficial and effective at reducing relationship distress. As well as improving communication in relationships and reducing resentment in relationships.

Problems can arise in all kinds of relationships. In my work with clients, I’ve helped individuals address a few common relationship issues:

• Problems in your relationship with a romantic partner, sibling/parent/relative, friend, co-worker, etc.

• Feeling FRUSTRATED, HURT, RESENTFUL, DISCONNECTED, or LONELY in your relationships

• Second-guessing your thoughts and feelings

• Indecision about certain relationship milestones or life transitions

• Difficulty taking up space and expressing what you want, need and prefer

• People-pleasing and difficulty saying no to others

• Problems with boundaries in relationships

• Wanting to improve communication in relationships

Improve Self-Awareness and Confidence in Your Relationship

In individual therapy, a relationship therapist in Chicago, IL can provide hope and clarity when you’re facing relationship problems. Easier said than done? Change isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it. I’ve seen my clients become more self-aware, confident, hopeful, and empowered by their progress. They recognize their strengths more easily. They have more insight into why they’re feeling this way. They’re more confident in their ability to communicate when difficult issues arise in their relationships.

I’m hopeful that individual therapy will help you experience the same benefits.

My Approach to Individual Therapy in Chicago, IL

I use evidence-based approaches to therapy and tailor treatment to your needs and goals. I incorporate strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), self-compassion, and relationship communication skills as they are relevant to your specific concerns. Don’t know what your goals are? That’s ok. I’m here to help you identify what’s not working and explore what might make things feel better.

We’ll work together to explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that keep showing up in your relationships. We’ll explore recurring relationship themes and patterns that aren’t working for you. You’ll learn strategies for coping with relationship distress and communicating in ways that feel more aligned with your values. I’ll help you to be kinder with yourself as you implement the changes you want to see in your relationships. Reflecting on your inherent strengths and progress is important, too!

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