“My partner refuses to go to therapy, but I feel like we need it. I’m desperate to talk to someone. I’ve begged them to try it, but they dig their heels in. I want us to be able to talk without it becoming an argument.”
Are you feeling anxious about every conversation? Do you feel depressed by the lack of connection or communication with your partner?
Individual therapy can still help, whether or not your partner is ready to attend yet. Even if your partner is unwilling to participate, your relationship can still benefit by helping you discover who you are and what you want from it.
As your therapist, I will be that safe place for you to explore your longings for the relationship you want and need.
Throughout the process, I will walk alongside you as you deal with any underlying depression or anxiety. I will be a sounding board for you as you explore what it is you need from your partner.
First, we will work to bring everything about your relationship into the present moment by exploring how you see it. We will find answers to important questions, such as: Where are you struggling? What do you think the issues are? We will also explore what you have already tried – did anything work in the past?
During this phase, we will explore your feelings within the relationship by walking through the past. Are you dealing with any underlying struggles like depression or anxiety? We will look into your family of origin and see what you learned about relationships there.
Then, we will explore the future. During this phase, we begin putting things together as you learn about healthy communication, gain conflict-resolution skills, and set healthy boundaries.
I will assist you as you begin to implement some of these strategies in your relationship. Sometimes when you begin to change, it encourages your partner to begin as well – or to join you in couples therapy.
Think of individual relationship therapy as cleaning up your side of the street. My office is a non-judgmental place to work through some things that may have been a struggle for years.
This time allows us to work together on what you bring to the relationship – both your strengths and your struggles. You may know some of those already, but there may be others you are unaware of.
Individual relationship therapy is a safe place to explore what is unhelpful or may even be sabotaging your relationship.
Don’t let your partner’s hesitation hold you back. Please call or email today. We can set up a time for a free 15-minute consultation call.
I’d love nothing more than to see if I can help you to help your relationship – one step at a time.
Whether you’re reaching out for yourself, your relationship, or your teen, support begins with a simple conversation.
A free 15-minute consultation can be the first step toward the steadiness and connection you’ve been hoping for.
Call or message today to get started.