Q: What is your approach as a therapist?

A: I practice with a client-centered, collaborative, and compassionate style. I believe the therapeutic relationship itself is a powerful tool for healing and growth. This kind of space encourages you to be curious about yourself in new ways, learn new tools and expand your perspective. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where my clients can explore their experiences, deepen self-understanding, and build healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

Q: What makes relational therapy different from other approaches?

A: Relational therapy emphasizes the importance of connection, trust, and authenticity within the therapeutic relationship. Unlike approaches that focus only on skills or symptom reduction, relational therapy looks at how past and present relationships shape patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. It asks us to be honest about how our experiences have impacted us. The therapy space becomes a place to work through the muck of what keeps you stuck, unhappy, and unfulfilled by offering opportunities for healing, repair, and deeper connection.

Q: Who might benefit from relational therapy?

A: Relational therapy can be helpful for people who:

• Struggle with relationship challenges (family, romantic, work, or friendships)

• Feel disconnected, lonely, or misunderstood

• Notice recurring patterns that cause distress in their relationships

• Carry unresolved pain from past experiences and trauma

• Want to strengthen self-esteem and a sense of identity

Q: What can I expect in sessions with you?

A: Sessions are collaborative conversations. We will explore your current concerns, look at patterns in your life & relationships, and reflect together on how they may be impacting you. I will listen with care, offer insights, and sometimes gently challenge you when it may support your growth. Additionally, we will bring in tools and skill development as they relate to your specific needs. Over time, you may notice shifts in how you relate to yourself and others as well as an increased ability to cultivate lasting change and healthier, more fulfilling connections.

Q: Do you offer practical tools, or is it mostly reflective?

A: Relational therapy includes both reflection and practical tools. While much of the work involves deepening awareness and understanding, we will also explore concrete strategies to support communication, anxiety management, boundary setting, emotional regulation, and relationship repair when helpful.

Q: How long does relational therapy take?

A: The length of therapy depends on your goals, needs, and the pace that feels right for you. Some people come for short-term support around a specific concern, while others engage in longer-term therapy to work through past trauma and deeper relational patterns. Together, we will revisit your goals over time and adjust our approach as needed.

Q: How do I know if relational therapy is right for me?

A: The best way to decide is to schedule a short consultation and we can chat about what you’re looking for. If you’re craving a space where you can be real, feel cared for, and explore new possibilities for your relationships and yourself, relational therapy may be a great match.

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