
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.
EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES:
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feeling very emotionally sensitive
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difficulty coping with intense emotions like sadness, anger, fear, shame, loneliness, and guilt
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difficulties with depression, anxiety or panic
RELATIONSHIP DIFFICULTIES:
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communication issues
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relationships that feel "up and down"
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not getting your needs met
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constantly in fear of losing the relationship or love
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difficulties with trust
BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES:
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impulsive, unsafe behaviors
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alcohol or substance use
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difficulties controlling one's anger
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eating issues
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:
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learning how to change the emotions you want to change
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learning how to ask for the things you need
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learning how to set limits and boundaries
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learning how to maintain your self-respect while still saying "no"
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learning how to get through difficult moments