Attachment and Relationship Issues

Have you been struggling with:

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Finding yourself stuck in the type of same unhealthy relationship again and again
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Feeling like you give everything in your relationships, but others don’t do the same in return
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Wanting a relationship but finding yourself losing interest or shying away when people get to close
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Attachment issues that impact your ability to feel comfortable and secure in relationships
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Feeling frustrated with imbalances in the relationship in terms of roles and responsibilities
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Relationships can be hard for many reasons. We can help you get clear on what’s happening in yours, what needs to change, and how to get the love you want.

Our intimate relationships are central to our well-being and life satisfaction. A healthy, supportive relationship is a source of comfort, companionship, and joy. An unhealthy relationship, however, can have a significant impact on your mental health and well-being. When your relationship is a constant source of conflict, misunderstanding, and harm, it can create chronic stress, alter your mood, trigger anxiety, and lead to a general state of unease and dissatisfaction. When you feel unloved, unappreciated, or constantly criticized, it can erode your self-esteem and sense of self-worth.

Relationship challenges develop for all sorts of reasons. Problems with communication or differing expectations can leave you feeling frustrated that your partner doesn’t understand your needs or see your point of view. There may be imbalances in the relationship you don’t know how to address that are creating feelings of resentment or eroding the connection between you are your partner.

Sometimes our early relationships with our families or our past romantic relationships have left us sensitive to being hurt or abandoned. Maybe sharing your needs and feelings is difficult or maybe you overshare and overwhelm others with the intensity of your feelings. You may struggle to know what a “normal” relationship looks like or feel like you keep repeating the same negative relationship patterns without really understanding why.
We can help you make sense of your experiences in relationships. From fine-tuning communication skills and boundaries or healing old attachment wounds, our therapists can help you identify where things are going wrong and what can be done to set you in the right direction. We can help you gain the skill, knowledge, and insight needed to cultivate healthy, rewarding connections.

You aren’t stuck repeating old patterns or settling for dissatisfying relationships. Whether strengthening your existing relationship or looking for a new partner, you can learn how to create the connection you’ve been craving.journey.

Want to learn more?

Check out some of the resources below!

Websites

  • Relationship expert John Gottman’s website
  • Relationship expert Sue Johnson’s website
  • The Attachment Project

Books

  • The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman
  • Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
  • Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski
If you’ve heard about attachment styles in and what to know what it’s all about, therapist Stef Anya’s video will fill you in on the basics attachment styles in adults and how they affect you and your relationships.