Trisha Andrews (she/her)

Challenges with sexuality and intimacy often stem from our past difficult experiences like unresolved fears or some anxiety about closeness, and other elusive factors like lack of sexual education that we may not easily see. These are sensitive topics that are difficult to navigate, and it is helpful to have some guided discussion to draw out and address roadblocks getting in the way of deepening your sexual relationships.

In most cases, you are both contributing to the tension in the relationship. I help you gain insight into how your own family history, thought patterns, reactions, and behaviors are impacting your relationship and your partner. I approach your couples therapy from a relational lens, exploring how your family, culture, identity, and other factors. influence how you show up to life. We work together to get to the core of your deep longings and fears in the

Discernment Counseling was developed for couples who are on the fence about staying in their marriage. In these cases, typically one person wants to stay married and work on salvaging the relationship, while the other partner feels like divorce or separation is the only option. This intensive, short-term process helps both partners gain clarity around the immensely painful and difficult decision around taking steps to preserve the relationship or taking steps toward ending the marriage.

Relationships can be a source of safety, comfort, and fulfillment. When disconnection occurs, partners are often left feeling frustrated, resentful, hopeless, and lonely. This disconnection feels intolerable. You are unwilling to settle for a lifetime of tension and walking on eggshells. If you are struggling to connect, communicate your needs, or you find yourself falling into predictable of conflict…then it is time to identify, resolve and heal the underlying issues affecting your relationship

You may be confused or frustrated with yourself for being stuck in certain patterns. You likely feel disconnected from yourself, unable to pinpoint what exactly is keeping you from achieving a fulfilling and intimate relationship. Together, we will gently challenge your thoughts and beliefs, dig deeper into your history, and process past hurts. By untangling elements, you can get clear on what you want and need out of a partner so that you can feel genuinely fulfilled in your relationship.

Challenges with sexuality and intimacy often stem from our past difficult experiences like unresolved fears or some anxiety about closeness, and other elusive factors like lack of sexual education that we may not easily see. These are sensitive topics that are difficult to navigate, and it is helpful to have some guided discussion to draw out and address roadblocks getting in the way of deepening your sexual relationships.