Individual Therapy for trauma and relationships
Throughout South Carolina and Missouri
Your relationship with yourself impacts every relationship you hold.
“I give more than I get in so many areas of my life.”
“There is a relationship from so long ago that still affects me.”
“No matter how hard I try, I never feel good enough.”
“I don’t feel like I can relax or be my true self in relationships.”
Painful past experiences can leave lasting impacts- even if we didn’t realize how painful they were at the time.
Your past doesn’t define you.
In individual therapy, we examine the patterns that emerge when your life feels overwhelming or situations from the past trigger big emotions. By tapping into the strategies you have successfully used in the past and learning new coping strategies you will get a handle on your emotional reactions. It’s my goal that our work together will help you uncover your true self. This will give you the confidence to tackle life’s challenges and empower you to advocate for your needs.
My approach to individual therapy comes from a relational lens, exploring how your family, culture, identity, and other factors influence how you show up to life. In therapy, we’lll engage you in a personalized process that acknowledges the inherent complexity, messiness, and joy of life.
I’m here to help you …
Reconnect with yourself
Recognize and confidently communicate your wants and needs
Identify and set healthy boundaries
Improve communication, intimacy, and fulfillment in relationships
Process past experiences in a safe and supportive environment
Feel more confident in yourself and your story
Common Issues for Individual Therapy
Life TransitionsChange of Career
Marriage or Divorce
Infertility
Greif and Loss
General mental health
Self-understanding and awareness
ParenthoodNonconsensual sexual experiencesDifficult family dynamics
Sexual abuse (childhood and adult)
Attachment Issues
Relationship abuse
Frequently asked questions about individual therapy for relationships.
FAQs
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This is dependent on your situation, goals for therapy, frequency of sessions, and a variety of other life circumstances. I find the people I work with tend to see the most change when working together for 6+ months, but this is something we will discuss throughout the course of our work together. Learn more.
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We are in all kinds of relationships with different people in our lives. You do not need to be in a romantic relationship to benefit from therapy. If you still aren’t sure, give me a call and I can answer any questions you have. Learn more.
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There is no way to “measure” trauma. It may be tempting to think what you’ve experienced isn’t “bad enough” to “qualify” as trauma, but there is no black and white criteria for what it is or is not.
Sometimes trauma occurs and when we didn’t even realize at the time that’s what it was. If you’ve experienced something in your past that’s affected your sense of safety, confidence, or joy—and if those things are showing up in your day-to-day life—then it can be described as trauma. Learn more.
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It is very important that you feel like we will be a good fit for therapy. Click this link to schedule a free consultation where you can learn more about how I work, ask any questions you may have, and decide if you’d like to proceed with working together.