Relationship Issues

I understand that relationships can sometimes feel like a maze. You're not alone in this; many of us struggle to navigate the complexities of relationships. But what if I told you there's a way to turn these challenges into growth opportunities? Using my professional experience, I've developed strategies that can help. I offer a safe space for open conversation, where we can explore your relationship patterns, identify areas for improvement, and work towards healthier dynamics.

The quality of your relationships can make or break your overall well-being. It is crucial that your nervous system has a secure base where you can feel safe to be your authentic self, where you are wanted, where you matter, and where someone will be there for you when you need them. Boundaries, people-pleasing, abuse, neglect, perfectionism, trauma, communication, affection, vulnerability, and self-esteem are all areas we explore with improving relationships.

Integrating all of my cross-cultural life experiences has equipped me to help others navigate various relationship issues. I will help you explore unspoken/unidentified layers to your relationship dynamics.

Let me help you to: improve communication skills, make changes in your relationships that have a real and lasting impact, develop a greater appreciation for relationship differences and how they can add value to your life - and explore what brings your life meaning and purpose.

Most relationship issues stem from our own individual pasts, hurts, etc. I help my clients discern what's happening inside of them and heal so they can participate in friendships, families, and partnerships from a better place.

Whether you are dating or married, relationship issues are bound to arise. The route to growth varies by person but likely includes some focus on communication, empathy, boundaries and deepening trust and together we can explore that and so much more.

I help individuals and couples address issues such as conflict and infidelity, dating frustrations and challenges, erotic mismatch, desire discrepancy, breakups, loss, and grief. I also help to support clients with diverse relationship structures or who are interested in opening up their relationships.

Morgan has exceptional skill in assisting individuals struggling with relationship issues, and has a remarkable approach when treating couples. Morgan draws from Attachment theory, CBT, and the Gottman Method to create an individualized treatment plan that has demonstrated phenomenal results in strengthening the clients’ relationships. With the unique combination of compassion and humor, Morgan’s dedication to her clients has gifted clients with a tremendous fulfillment in their lives.

My expertise involves unraveling the complexities of communication, trust, and intimacy. Together, we navigate the intricacies of interpersonal dynamics, fostering deeper understanding and empathy. I believe in the transformative power of healthy relationships and work collaboratively to empower individuals to build and sustain meaningful connections.

I specialize in working with couples at all ages and stages of relationship who finding they need help with communication. Some couples come to see me because they are at a crossroads with regard to commitment. Others couples come to see me when they are not feeling seen or understood by their partner. I work with couples who are hoping to improve sexual intimacy, feel like more of a parenting team, or who just need some support so they can connect more fully with one another.

Relationship sex therapy is a framework in which I can help partnerships deepen their fulfillment in sexuality and intimacy. Therapy includes: intimacy and connection, desire discrepancy, communication skills, infidelity or rupture, various relationships structures (ethical non-monogamy, polyamory), and conflict resolution.

Do you or your partner find yourselves criticizing or shutting down during conflict? Have you noticed that you feel more like a roommates rather than romantic partners? Do you want more connection but feel you are out of options? I understand relationships can be challenging, and feeling disconnected from your partner is disheartening. We will discover your attachment style and work together to explore what threatens your bond, making it easier to communicate and empathize with each other.

In treating modern relationship issues, I focus on communication, trust, and adapting to changing dynamics. Today's relationships face unique challenges and complexities, work-life balance, and evolving social norms. My approach involves helping couples and individuals navigate these challenges by fostering open communication, rebuilding trust, and developing strategies to adapt to contemporary relationship dynamics.

What makes relationships difficult at times is the fact that we are integrating two different lifestyles and hoping that it's compatible. I specialize in interracial relationships, incompatibility, and desire discrepancy. I've done a bit of research on interracial relationships and understand that oftentimes we may be misunderstood. There may be stigma from society, friends, and even family. Together, let's figure out how I can help you foster a safe, healthy relationship that feels like home.

As a seasoned Couples Counselor, Marriage therapist, and pre-marital therapist, I am grateful to have been able to help couples successfully build new stories for their present and future. It is a privilege to assist people from various backgrounds, cultures, and histories to work together toward collaborative change. I am a passionate narrative therapist, but I have 15 years of teaching Couples Counseling to graduates, drawing on other models such as Attachment Theory and EFT.

Marie specializes in couples and family therapy and is dedicated to helping you to build healthier and more fulfilling connections.

I'll support you to have meaningful relationships where people get you, where you feel fulfilled, and where your needs matter. We'll unpack what went wrong and what went right so that we can begin to discover how to make positive change. We'll pivot towards your ideal and keep tackling the old habits that get in your way. Eventually, you'll have the tools and confidence to ask for what you want from others and invest in the relationships that fill you up.