Understanding Relationship Support Therapy

Relationship support therapy is for women who feel stuck in painful relationship patterns—whether it's with a partner, family member, or even yourself. This approach is trauma-informed and focused on helping you understand the roots of your struggles so you can create lasting change.
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Heal past relationship wounds
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Break free from people-pleasing and over-functioning
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Learn to set healthy boundaries
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Improve communication and emotional safety
Why Relationships Feel So Hard
If you grew up in chaos, neglect, or constant criticism, it's no surprise that relationships feel overwhelming or confusing now. Your nervous system is wired to keep you safe—even if it means avoiding closeness or working overtime to keep the peace.​
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You find yourself walking on eggshells
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You shut down or "numb out" in conflict
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You feel responsible for everyone else's feelings
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You crave connection but fear getting hurt

How Online Therapy Helps
I use evidence-based approaches, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), CPT, and EMDR to help you...
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Understand and heal the root causes of your relationship triggers
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Reconnect with your needs and feelings without guilt
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Build emotional safety with yourself and others
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Create the kind of relationships you've always wanted

What a Relationship Support Therapy Session Looks Like
Our sessions are a safe space where you can finally put down the weight you've been carrying. Together, we'll...
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Identify your relationship patterns and where they come from
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Work with the 'parts' of you that feel scared, angry, or small
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Practice new ways of relating—to yourself and others
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Leave with tools and strategies you can use right away
Who Relationship Support Therapy Is For
This work is for you if...
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You're tired of feeling invisible or unheard in your relationship
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You keep attracting the same painful dynamics
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You want to stop people-pleasing and start feeling confident
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You're ready to break cycles of conflict and disconnection
ND & MN Relationship Support Therapy FAQs
Is this couples therapy? No—this is one-on-one therapy for you. We focus on your healing first, which naturally improves your relationships.
What if I'm not in a relationship right now? That's okay. This work helps you heal past wounds and prepare for healthier relationships in the future.
Can therapy help if I'm considering ending my relationship? Yes. Together we'll help you find clarity and confidence in whatever decision is right for you.
Why Work With a Relationship Support Therapist
I specialize in working with women in North Dakota and Minnesota who feel stuck in old relational patterns—whether it's people-pleasing, over-functioning, or shutting down. My goal isn't just to help you cope; it's to help you heal the roots of these patterns so you can feel safe, seen, and connected.



