Relationship Counseling

Training in couples, marriage, and family therapy. Working with relationships in the context of group. Working with business and professional relationships

Addressing relationships in therapy can look like couples counseling or individual. Either way we think addressing the relationships in counseling are so important. They often can cause things like depression and anxiety without even knowing. Our approach can address both!

If you are experiencing difficulties in your relationship, you are not alone. Millions of couples all over the world go through periods of discontent, stress, anxiety, and more. You may think you are alone, but we want you to know you don’t have to try to manage the strains of your relationship on your own. Therapy can help you find a work-life balance and build a new connection with your partner.

Both the man and the woman need to be equally heard and understood. I focus a lot on how deeply our insecurities and selfishness play a role in how we deal with our spouse. I teach the basics of what love is and how to communicate well. I help uncover the subtle and not so subtle problems of pride and selfishness, but in a loving, but direct manner.

I enjoy teaching effective communication skills to people in relationships, so while I can be the one to initially help guide conversations between partners, eventually clients will be able to use the skills on their own. I often work with people in non-monogamous relationships, but those skills can help clients in any relationship format.

Relationship counseling offers a supportive environment to address conflicts, improve communication, and rebuild connection. Whether you're navigating challenges in romantic relationships, family dynamics, or friendships, I help clients explore patterns, uncover underlying issues, and develop healthier, more fulfilling connections. Together, we work toward deeper understanding, empathy, and stronger relational bonds.

I use relationship counseling to help you reduce symptoms by addressing the impact of your relationships on your life. With a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, I specialize in improving dysfunctional systems, fostering healthier connections, and enhancing your overall well-being through better understanding and communication.

At our practice, we're all about helping couples build stronger, happier relationships. With years of experience in relationship therapy, our friendly team is here to support you through everything from minor squabbles to major challenges. We create a safe, welcoming space where you can work on communication, resolve conflicts, and reconnect with each other.

I use Prepare/Enrich for premarital counseling and those looking to establish a healthy foundation for their future together.

"Anissa really took the time to understand our unique issues...all of us felt really heard and we were able to finally hear and understand each other better and find new ways to communicate and function day to day that have really improved things in our home." ---RD

At Relationships For Better, we specialize in the intricacies of both romantic and personal relationships. Our approach is compassionate yet results-driven. Whether you're a couple seeking to strengthen your bond or an individual navigating friendships, we provide tailored strategies to foster open communication and trust, guiding you towards healthier, fulfilling relationships.

Inundated with the assumptions, attitudes, and assessments of others, it can feel impossible to sort out what feels intuitively right for you and your partner(s), your family member(s), or your friend(s). Agreements and promises can be made as easily as feelings can change and get hurt, the pain of which can foreclose any hope of processing and surviving such ruptures. You do not have to remain stuck, give up, or figure it out alone.

I have trained in Gottman Therapy, and I do pull from that model; however, my work is predominantly relational, and also solutions-focused. I utilize interventions from many models, and like all the therapy I provide, I tailor interventions and solutions based on the needs and the desires of my clients. People don't fit into boxes neatly; that just isn't the human experience.

As a Couple and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to providing effective relationship counseling. I focus on helping clients address challenges such as communication breakdowns, trust issues, and conflicts. My training allows me to understand the complexities that can arise within relationships. Together, we can work toward creating meaningful, lasting relationships that reflect your unique identity and values.

My additional graduate training in couple and family therapy has given me the special insight and skills with which I have competed hundreds of pre-marital, couple and family therapy sessions for over 12 years.

I have been working as a coach and therapist with non-monogamous/polyamorous groupings since 2009. For relationship sessions, I work with both dyads as well as larger polycules.

You can work on your relationship whether you come to therapy as an individual or as a couple. I provide honest feedback to couples, as well as tools for communication and growth. I help people support each other and also to recognize if their relationship is irreparable.