You overthink every interaction
A delayed text or different tone can turn into an entire story before you have any facts.
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Why do I keep ending up in the same kind of relationship?
Maybe you are stuck in the same argument, questioning a relationship, recovering from one, or noticing that different people keep bringing out the same old pattern.
Individual counseling gives you room to look at your relationships without managing anyone else’s reaction while you talk.
Is this you?
Conflict makes you disappear
You shut down, agree, apologize, or leave the room because staying present feels impossible.
You do all the emotional work
You explain, repair, remember, and adjust while wondering when the other person will meet you halfway.
A breakup still has a grip
The relationship ended, but the questions, anger, or urge to check in did not end with it.
Your needs feel inconvenient
You can identify what everyone else wants faster than you can say what matters to you.
What we’ll work on
- Repeated relationship patterns
- Communication during conflict
- Trust, jealousy, and uncertainty
- Boundaries without excessive guilt
- Breakups and difficult endings
- Recognizing your needs and limits
- Choosing how you want to respond
How I approach it
We look closely at what happens before, during, and after a difficult interaction. The goal is not to put every problem on you. It is to find the places where you have a choice.
We may trace a pattern back to what you learned about closeness, conflict, or keeping the peace. Understanding the origin can explain a reaction without making it permanent.
Then we practice something different: saying the honest thing sooner, tolerating another person’s disappointment, noticing a red flag, or pausing before sending the paragraph you may regret tomorrow.
How sessions work
- Virtual sessions on SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.
- For Texas residents who are physically located in Texas at session time.
- For adults age 18 and older.
- Sessions are about 50–55 minutes.
- Individual sessions are $120; couples sessions are $150. Private pay only.
- Your first 15-minute consult is free.
Questions
Can I come alone if the problem involves my partner?
Yes. Individual counseling can focus on your reactions, needs, decisions, and patterns even when the other person is not in the room.
Will you tell me whether to stay or leave?
No. I can help you slow the decision down, consider what matters, and notice what the relationship is asking of you. The choice stays yours.
What if we want to attend together?
Couples counseling may be a better fit when both partners want to work on the relationship in the same sessions.