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Relationship Issues

When connection feels complicated—even with the people closest to you.

You want closeness, but it never feels simple. You’re either giving too much or holding back or both. You end up in relationships that leave you depleted, unsure, or invisible. Maybe you’ve been told you’re “too much.” Or maybe you don’t say what you really need at all—and then feel resentful when no one seems to notice.

Sometimes you stay quiet to keep the peace. Other times you say things you regret because everything’s built up too much. You’re not trying to create conflict. You’re trying to feel safe.

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These patterns didn’t come out of nowhere. And they’re not permanent.

Whether you grew up in an invalidating environment, experienced trauma, or simply never had healthy relationships modeled for you, your brain learned to survive in ways that made sense.

For some, these patterns reflect complex PTSD (CPTSD)—a response to ongoing relational harm. If you’ve felt chronically unsafe, unseen, or emotionally responsible for others, your nervous system may still be stuck in survival mode.

In therapy, we start by understanding what’s happening—without judgment. We examine the roles you’ve taken on, the dynamics that keep repeating, and the protective strategies that no longer serve you.

Then we build something new. Boundaries that feel solid. Self-trust that lasts. Room to connect without losing yourself.

Individual therapy for relationship issues in NYC and online across NY, NJ, CT, MA, VA, and HI.

Small changes in how you relate to yourself and others can lead to big shifts in how your relationships feel.

What starts to change:

  • You stop seeking approval or second-guessing every interaction

  • You recognize red flags faster—and don’t ignore them

  • You set boundaries without overexplaining

  • You feel more steady in your close relationships

  • You stop blaming yourself for other people’s behavior

  • You show up in relationships with more clarity, confidence, and self-respect

Let’s untangle what’s not working—so you can show up differently.

Therapy isn’t about blaming your past or diagnosing every relationship. It’s about getting clear on what’s yours, what isn’t, and how to move forward in a way that feels more aligned with who you are and what you want.

If you’re tired of repeating the same patterns, let’s talk. Change is absolutely possible—and it doesn’t require a total personality overhaul. A willingness to be open and to learn new strategies within a safe therapeutic space .

I provide therapy for individuals working through relationship challenges. I do not provide couples therapy.