Individual Therapy for Relationship Struggles in Columbia, MD and Statewide Online
Find more confidence and connection in your relationships
When Relationships Leave You Feeling Alone
The Pain of Trying So Hard—and Still Feeling Misunderstood
You want to feel close and connected in your relationships, but instead, you often feel anxious, unseen, or stuck in familiar patterns. You may find yourself walking on eggshells, people-pleasing, shutting down, or trying to fix everything just to keep the peace. Underneath it all, there’s a longing—to be heard, to feel secure, and to know you matter.
Maybe it’s a romantic relationship, a friendship, or even a pattern that shows up with family. You notice that you're giving a lot, but still end up feeling disconnected—or worse, invisible. These struggles can bring up deep self-doubt: Is it me? Why do I keep ending up here?
Even if you understand the dynamics intellectually, it doesn’t always help you feel differently. That’s where individual therapy can make a real difference.
How We’ll Work Together in Individual Therapy
In our work together, we’ll gently explore the patterns that keep showing up in your relationships—not just on the surface, but emotionally and relationally. We’ll look at where these patterns began, how they’ve been trying to protect you, and what they might be asking for now.
Through Internal Family Systems (IFS), we’ll work with the parts of you that show up in relationships—like the overfunctioning part, the one that shuts down when hurt, or the part that’s scared to get close. These parts aren’t problems. They’ve learned how to keep you safe, and when we approach them with care, they can soften. Over time, you’ll begin to lead from a more grounded, secure place within yourself.
Using principles from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we’ll also tune into your emotional needs and attachment patterns. We'll explore what connection feels like for you—and what gets in the way when you try to express those needs. Whether it’s fear of being too much, or worry that you’ll be rejected if you're honest, we’ll work through it together, at a pace that feels safe.
This is individual therapy that goes beyond “talking about your relationships.” It’s about healing the internal emotional dynamics that shape them.
What Can Change
As you build a more compassionate relationship with yourself, your relationships with others begin to shift. You may notice:
You speak up for your needs more clearly—without guilt
You recognize your emotional triggers and respond with intention
You stop overextending just to feel loved or safe
You choose relationships that nourish you, rather than drain you
You feel more secure—even when others can’t meet you perfectly
You don’t need to abandon yourself to stay connected to others. Individual therapy can help you become the version of yourself that feels strong, clear, and emotionally connected—both internally and in relationship.
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