Relationship Counseling 

What is Relationship Counseling?

Relationships are hard. That may be cliché, but it is true! Our interpersonal connections are complex and play an important role in our well-being. Humans are social creatures and rely on each other for survival. Healthy relationships bring us happiness and security. They empower our sense of self, belonging, and enable us to relate to others.

While relationships with others are essential, they can also be complicated and hard to navigate. Many people struggle with relationship issues but avoid addressing them due to the fear of conflict or of not being understood. Sometimes even when people typically have healthy relationships, things can become difficult due to stressful situations and conflicts. Relationship health directly correlates to mental health, so when our relationships suffer, we also suffer. Those experiencing difficulties in their relationships are more likely to struggle with mental health issues like depression and anxiety. 

Common relationship-related issues include: 

  • Communication problems

  • Family issues/conflict with loved ones

  • Repairing relationships between children and parents

  • New parenthood

  • Difficulty finding a romantic partner 

  • Problems with coworkers or boss

  • Changing values or opinions

  • Trust and intimacy issues

  • Emotional/physical/mental abuse 

  • Dating fears 

How Relationship counseling can help you 

Sometimes we need extra support and guidance to help us identify and resolve blockages in our relationships. The help you receive through relationship counseling will enable you to engage genuinely with people you care about. Relationship counseling will help you understand the dynamics within your relationships and will highlight areas where you need to heal or make adjustments.

Relationship counseling is not just for those going through a divorce or a rough time. In fact, there is no wrong reason to start relationship counseling, and therapy is not limited to romantic relationships. Building trust in relationships is a part of any personal connection. Seeking therapy can be beneficial as soon as issues start interfering with your daily life and mental health. Whether it is for couples, siblings, families, friends, or even business partners, Trust Mental Health is here for you.

 
 

Couples Therapy and Family Counseling

REASONS TO SEEK COUPLES THERAPY OR FAMILY THERAPY

Our relationships are a major part of our lives. Conflict, misunderstanding, or unresolved tensions can leave you feeling constantly frustrated. Maybe you are feeling stuck in a stagnant romantic relationship. Maybe you are dealing with a lot of family conflict and want to create a better functioning home environment. Or maybe you and your partner are struggling to maintain a connection. Whatever the reason, we will work with you collaboratively and without judgment. Are there ways to lessen your anxiety, gain clarity, and make healthy decisions? Absolutely.

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Our diverse team of BIPOC therapists are experienced in couples therapy and couples counseling. They use couples therapy techniques such as the Gottman Method to help you increase relationship satisfaction and navigate difficult conversations. In couples therapy, we help you build a foundation of mutual love, respect, and trust. Being able to effectively communicate your feelings and recognize unhealthy patterns is an essential part of enhancing intimacy in relationships.

At Trust Mental Health, we will help you recognize unhealthy relationships and give you the tools needed to maintain healthy ones. We may have trouble coping with relationships that are unhealthy and struggle to feel understood by the people in our life. Communication is vital to our relationships and sometimes it can be difficult to process our feelings and express them to those around us. At Trust Mental Health, we will teach you how to identify unhealthy habits and patterns. We will also help you improve conflict resolution and communication skills. You will learn tools that will allow you to build, nurture, and maintain functional relationships.

Relationships can be difficult but we will give you the tools to make them easier. Trust Mental Health has a team of BIPOC therapists that offer relationship counselling and couples therapy in California. Contact us today for a free 15 minute consultation. We will match you with a therapist best suited to your needs.

We also offer virtual/online therapy. This is especially beneficial for those who are in a different location than their therapist. If you are not comfortable with face-to-face therapy, virtual treatment can be less nerve-wracking and more accessible.