Relationships
Build healthier relationships by better understanding yourself, your patterns, and the ways you connect with others.
Relationships can be both meaningful and complicated.
Our relationships shape so much of our lives. They can bring connection, comfort, and joy—but they can also leave us feeling hurt, misunderstood, overwhelmed, or disconnected.
Whether you're struggling with conflict, communication, boundaries, family dynamics, friendships, dating, or the end of a relationship, therapy can help you better understand the patterns that influence how you relate to others.
I provide relationship therapy in St. Louis for teens (16+) and adults who want to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. While I do not provide couples counseling, individual therapy can be a powerful place to explore your experiences, strengthen communication skills, and create lasting change in the relationships that matter most.
Feeling stuck in the same relationship patterns
Struggling to communicate your needs
You might notice...
Difficulty setting or maintaining healthy boundaries
Feeling disconnected from the people you care about
Fear of conflict or people-pleasing
Navigating the end of a relationship or changes within your family
How Therapy Can Help
Healthy relationships begin with understanding ourselves. Together, we'll explore how past experiences, beliefs, and patterns may be influencing your current relationships and identify new ways of communicating, connecting, and responding.
Therapy isn't about placing blame or deciding who is right. It's about helping you gain insight, strengthen emotional awareness, and develop practical skills that support healthier relationships moving forward.
Together, we may work on:
Understanding relationship patterns
Improving communication skills
Building healthy boundaries
Navigating conflict with greater confidence
Strengthening self-awareness and emotional regulation
Developing relationships that align with your values
My Approach
Every relationship is different because every person brings a unique history, personality, and life experience.
My approach is collaborative, grounded, and practical. I draw from evidence-based therapies while tailoring our work to your goals and the relationships that matter most to you. Whether you're navigating family conflict, friendships, dating, or a significant life change, we'll work together to help you respond with greater confidence and intention.
You don't have to change who you are to build healthier relationships. Sometimes the most meaningful change begins with understanding yourself more deeply.
Your Questions, Answered
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At this time, I work with individuals rather than couples. Individual therapy can still be incredibly helpful for understanding relationship patterns, improving communication, and navigating challenges with partners, family members, friends, or coworkers.
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I work with clients navigating romantic relationships, family dynamics, friendships, workplace relationships, parenting relationships, and other important connections throughout life.
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Yes. Therapy can provide space to process grief, understand relationship patterns, rebuild confidence, and move forward with greater clarity.
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Absolutely. Many people find it difficult to set boundaries without feeling guilty. Together, we'll explore what healthy boundaries look like and practice ways to communicate them with confidence and compassion.
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Yes. I work with teens ages 16 and older, as well as adults.
Finding New Ground
Relationships aren't about getting everything right. They're about learning, growing, repairing, and showing up more authentically over time.
Finding new ground doesn't always mean changing the people around you. Sometimes it begins by understanding yourself more clearly, communicating with greater confidence, and creating relationships that feel healthier, safer, and more connected.
Healthy relationships start with a stronger relationship with yourself.
Ready to strengthen your relationships?
You don't have to navigate relationship challenges on your own.
If you're looking for relationship therapy in St. Louis, I'd be honored to support you as you build healthier patterns, stronger boundaries, and more meaningful connections.