Relationships

Situationships

You’re more than friends, but not quite partners. You have the connection, the chemistry, and the late-night talks but not the label, the plans, or the clarity. Situationships can stir up anxiety, attachment wounds, and a lot of self-doubt, especially when needs go unspoken or power feels uneven. In therapy, we will dissect why these dynamics are so hard to leave, how attachment styles play a role, and how to move toward relationships that offer mutual effort, safety, and actual labels. You deserve connection that doesn’t leave you overanalyzing text response times at 2:00 a.m. Growth looks like choosing your mental health over a relationship that chronically disappoints.

Breakups

Are you experiencing a breakup? In the aftermath of a breakup, grief becomes an inevitable companion while also serving as a reminder of our capacity to love fully and deeply. It is my honor to walk with you in your grief as you learn to let go. We can engage in therapeutic trash talk, ethically dragging your ex while also promoting your emotional growth. Balance is key.

Family Dynamics

Did you grow up in a family that never talked about feelings and now you’re hoping to better understand and improve your relationships with your partner, siblings, or parents? Learn to identify and address dysfunctional family roles and patterns. I also consider myself somewhat of a birth order expert. Shoutout to my fellow middle children.

Attachment Theory

Ever noticed how rejection stings like getting hit by a rogue dodgeball in gym class, even when you know deep down that you don't even like the person? Attachment theory suggests that early attachment experiences shape an individual's expectations and interactions in later relationships. Attachment patterns play a significant role in determining feelings of security, belonging, and one's ability to build and sustain connection with others.

Communication

How you communicate shapes how you experience relationships. Together, we’ll explore how you express needs, handle conflict, respond when emotions run high, and unpack why certain conversations feel more difficult or “risky” than others. We’ll look at patterns like people-pleasing, shutting down, or over-explaining, and work toward communication that’s clearer, more confident, and more aligned with who you actually are. The goal is to feel heard, respected, and grounded in your relationships.