Relationship Therapy in San Francisco

Helping youtrengthen communication, rebuild trust, and cultivate a fulfilling relationship.

Having Trouble With Dating or Your Relationship?

At one point, your relationship was full of affection, passion, and connection. But over time, unresolved conflicts, resentment, and changing priorities have created distance.

Conversations feel like battles. Miscommunication and hurt feelings have replaced the easy flow of communication.
The strain is spilling over. It’s affecting your work, self-esteem, and overall well-being.
The future feels uncertain. You’re unsure whether you can repair the relationship or if it’s time to move on.

Or maybe you’re struggling to find the connection you want in dating or new relationships:

Fear holds you back. Vulnerability, rejection, or abandonment feel overwhelming.
Old patterns repeat. You find yourself stuck in the same struggles or self-sabotaging behaviors.
Commitment feels confusing. Just as things seem to progress, doubt creeps in, leaving you wondering whether to stay or walk away.

Therapy Can Help You Find Security, Connection, and Intimacy

We all face ups and downs in relationships and dating Miscommunication, unresolved conflicts, and growing apart can feel overwhelming, but these struggles are part of being human. It’s okay to feel stuck, unsure, or even hopeless at times.

Therapy offers a space to understand your relational patterns and the underlying beliefs that may be shaping your experience. By working together in therapy, we can:

Unpack the root of disconnection. Gain insight into what’s driving conflict, fear, or distance in your relationships.
Strengthen communication. Learn to express your needs openly and with compassion, creating greater trust and understanding.
Heal and rebuild. Replace cycles of pain with attunement, repair, and renewed intimacy.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your current relationship or move past barriers in dating, therapy can guide you toward healthier, more fulfilling connections.

How Therapy Can Help With Relationship Issues

Understand why you feel avoidant, anxious, or uncertain in your relationships
Learn to deal with anger and conflict in more constructive ways
Let go of self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviors in relationships
Develop a more secure attachment style conducive to lasting partnerships
Set boundaries while staying open to emotional investment
Communicate your needs, beliefs, and dealbreakers clearly
Identify obstacles, including jealousy and codependency
Overcome intimacy issues and avoidant tendencies

Ready to Create Lasting Change?

Relationships don’t have to feel like a constant struggle. Together, we’ll explore what’s at the heart of your challenges and help you develop tools to create deeper, more meaningful connections.

My approach is tailored to your unique needs, with attachment-focused therapy that targets your specific relationship dynamics. Whether it’s healing past wounds, setting boundaries, or building stronger foundations, we’ll work together to create the changes you’re looking for.

Take the first step toward building the relationships you deserve. Schedule a free consultation today and start your journey toward stronger, healthier connections.

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How to Get Started

Schedule a Free Consultation

Click here to set up a free consultation with me. You can send me a message or schedule directly into my calendar at a time that works for you.

We’ll Talk About What’s Happening

We’ll talk about what’s been happening and your goals for therapy. You’ll have a chance to ask me any questions about how therapy with me works.

We’ll Get Started Toward Your Goals

If it feels like a fit, we’ll schedule an online or in-person appointment. We’ll set goals and figure out a plan to help you get there.

Schedule a free 20-minute consultation

FAQs

Therapy provides a safe space to openly discuss your relationship challenges and develop new ways of connecting and communicating. You’ll be able to explore the patterns in your relationship, and will likely be challenged to look at your relationship in new ways. You may find that therapy shows you new ways to address issues in your relationship, along with providing a different view of your history and the challenges you’ve faced in past relationships.
Ambivalence about whether to stay or leave is a common reason people seek relationship therapy. We'll create a nonjudgmental space to explore your doubts, fears, and desires. You'll gain more understanding about your needs, values, and boundaries in relationships. Whether you choose to work on your current partnership or move toward separation, therapy can support you in making empowered decisions.
The length of therapy varies depending on your unique goals and the complexity of your concerns. Some people see significant improvements in 8-12 sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. We'll collaboratively assess your progress and adjust our work to ensure you're getting the most out of our time together.
Absolutely. Individual therapy can help you gain insight into your attachment style, identify unconscious patterns and beliefs that may be creating obstacles to intimacy, and develop the self-awareness and skills to form healthier, more secure connections. You'll work on building self-esteem, setting boundaries, and cultivating the qualities needed for satisfying partnerships.
Building trust and emotional safety is a gradual process. I'll meet you where you're at and help you develop comfort with vulnerability at your own pace. We'll collaborate to create a space that feels supportive, nonjudgmental, and respectful of your boundaries. With time and practice, you'll likely find it easier to share your authentic thoughts and feelings.
In our first session, we'll discuss what's bringing you to therapy and explore your goals for our work together. I'll ask about your relationship history, current challenges, and any relevant background information to gain a comprehensive understanding of your unique situation.
In subsequent sessions, we'll work collaboratively to unpack the underlying emotions, beliefs, and patterns that are shaping your relationship experiences. I'll guide you through evidence-based exercises and discussions designed to increase self-awareness, improve communication, and foster greater emotional intimacy.
Throughout our work, I'll offer a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings openly. I'll provide empathetic support along with practical tools and strategies tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Between sessions, I may suggest homework assignments or practices to help you integrate new insights and skills into your daily life. These may include communication exercises, journaling prompts, or mindfulness techniques.
I typically recommend weekly sessions to start, as this allows for more consistent progress and momentum. As you begin to experience positive changes, we may shift to biweekly or monthly sessions to provide ongoing support and maintenance.
My approach is flexible and collaborative, so I'll regularly check in with you to assess how our work is feeling and make any necessary adjustments to ensure you're getting the most out of therapy.
Please check my FAQ page for up-to-date fee information. I do not currently accept insurance, but I can provide you with a detailed receipt that you can submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Some clients also choose to use their HSA or FSA funds to cover the cost of therapy. If finances are a concern, I have a limited number of sliding scale slots available and a lower rate may be possible.