Relationships
They are not easy!
It’s hard enough to connect to yourself authentically. Add other people to the mix, and there are bound to be… “disruptions.”
There are so many “rules” you have to navigate in the social environment. And they’re not always intuitive. It’s a tough game, sometimes.
It would be nice if we had training on how to make our families thrive, our coworkers cooperate, and our friendships fulfilling, but…
We’re just thrown in the deep end of the pool.
Naturally, you model the relationships you have experience with. That usually starts with your parents – whatever form that took.
In a way, your relationship with your early caregivers formed a template that informed your every relationship thereafter.
For some, that’s a scary thought!
But it’s an important consideration.
You might be repeating early attachment patterns.
You might be following outdated rules and repeating old habits that no longer serve you.
The reason your romantic relationships aren’t working out might have something to do with how you bonded (or didn’t bond) with your caretakers when you were growing up.
When others’ expectations and relationship patterns imprint on you, it’s hard to break out of that mold.
But I’ll help you do it.
While psychotherapy may seem individual, we are social animals. We need each other for survival, meaning, satisfaction, excitement, comfort, and most of what we value in life.
We all want the feeling of being seen, understood, and cared for by someone else. And we want the feeling of seeing, understanding, and loving someone else. This feeling can be too rare, even with those who are most important to us.
Our goal is to give you a healthy network of relationships so you can thrive in all aspects of your life.
It’s time to meet the moment.
You’ve grown a lot since childhood. Your needs, intellect, and responsibilities are entirely different.
Let’s explore who you are today and what you want out of life. We’ll talk about your earliest relationships to see how they’re influencing how you approach relationships now.
We’ll do a deep dive into your current social and intimacy needs, and we’ll talk about how you can meet those needs as the adult you are today.
This exploration will make you aware of your approach to relationships and give you the space to reflect and make changes.
Don’t talk yourself out of this.
Don’t think about past rejection.
Don’t anticipate failure or disappointment.
Don’t overanalyze it.
The truth is that relationships can be counterintuitive and hard to improve if you don’t know what makes them – and YOU – tick.
Let me show you the way. Call now for a free consultation: (510) 974-3444.