Jennifer Y. Nam, PhD

                                                           CBT/DBT Therapist in Palo Alto and San Francisco                       (650) 323 - 5800 x 2 

Relationship Issues



You may notice that there are certain issues the are occurring in a pattern that are impacting the quality of your relationships with your loved one, friends and/or family members. ​


 Jennifer Y. Nam, PhD

415 Tasso Street, Ste 5, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

870 Market Street, Ste 377, San Francisco, CA, 94102  

650-323-5800 ext 2​



What kinds of treatment are available? 


I see the individual to work on issues related to the relationship. This may mean cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), behavior therapy (BT) and/or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).  The type of therapy may be dependent on the goals. I do not provide couples' therapy, and am more than happy to provide referrals if a couple would like to engage in couple's treatment.   


Some DBT skills that individuals may gain could be: 

  • learning how to change the emotions you want to change
  • learning how to ask for the things you need
  • learning how to set limits and boundaries
  • learning how to maintain your self-respect while still saying "no"
  • learning how to get through difficult moments 


  

Emotional difficulties: 

  • feeling very emotionally sensitive
  • difficulty coping with intense emotions like sadness,       anger, fear, shame, loneliness, and guilt
  • difficulties with depression, anxiety or panic



Relationship difficulties: 

  • communication issues
  • relationships that feel "up and down" 
  • not getting your needs met
  • constantly in fear of losing the relationship or love
  • difficulties with trust



Behavioral difficulties: 

  • impulsive, unsafe behaviors
  • alcohol or substance use
  • difficulties controlling one's anger
  • eating issues 

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