Individual Relationship Therapy in Norwood, NJ

Align your relationships with your true self.

Set boundaries. Find your voice. Embrace healthy connection.

You wish your relationships didn’t always feel like a guessing game.

It’s hard to trust people when past experiences have taught you to constantly be on guard. You crave connection, but the fear of getting hurt—again—keeps you stuck. Every text, conversation, and social cue feels like a puzzle you need to solve, leaving you exhausted and second-guessing yourself.

You want to believe real love and connection doesn’t have to come with this much self-doubt, but untangling all the feelings and emotions tied up in your relationships feels daunting. Instead of having honest, calm conversations, you end up either saying nothing at all or losing it when it gets to be too much. And speaking up in general may feel too risky because you worry that if you say what’s on your mind, you’ll push people away—or worse, lose their approval altogether.

Healthy relationships shouldn’t feel like a performance.

my approach

Even the strongest relationships have their challenges.

Whether with friendships, family, colleagues, or romantic partners, figuring out how to express yourself or even what you really want can feel overwhelming. If you often find yourself wondering why your relationships always end up the same way or if you’re the “problem”—you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

In our work together, we’ll start by exploring who you are and what truly matters to you. We’ll talk about your values, your needs, and the patterns that show up in your relationships. If past experiences have shaped the way you interact with others—showing up as people-pleasing, struggling with boundaries, or feeling like you’re always carrying the emotional load—we’ll work through those impacts together with curiosity and compassion.

I’ll help you understand the “alarm systems” your brain has developed over the course of your life (like fight, flight, freeze, submit, or attach), so you can start recognizing your automatic reactions and choosing different ways to respond.

We’ll also talk about how to communicate your needs in a way that feels true to you, identify who belongs in your closest circle of trust, and how to move away from relationships that drain you.

This process isn’t about judgment or blame—it’s about helping you feel more confident and secure in your relationships. We might role-play conversations, work through specific situations, or practice tools you can take into everyday life. My ultimate goal is for you to feel seen, understood, and supported as you cultivate the relationships you truly want.

Therapy for relationships can help you…

Understand who you are and what truly matters to you

Gain clarity on your values, needs, and what you want from your relationships.

Heal relationship patterns rooted in past trauma

Understand how past experiences shape the way you connect with others and how to create new, healthier patterns.

Communicate your needs with confidence

Learn how to express yourself clearly and honestly so you feel heard and understood.

See others more clearly

Shift your perspective to view interactions with more balance—less personalizing, more understanding.

Set and respect boundaries

Discover how to protect your emotional well-being while also respecting the boundaries of others.

Recognize healthy vs. unhealthy relationships

Gain insight into which relationships bring value to your life and which ones may be holding you back.

Understand who you are and what you want. 

Questions? I’ve got answers.

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes. We’ll explore the patterns in your relationships, understand where they come from, and work on breaking cycles that have been holding you back. You can learn how to identify red flags, recognize relationships that are the “right” fit, and build connections that feel both fulfilling and reciprocal.

  • If you often adapt to those around you or feel like you need to “wear a mask” to be accepted, therapy can help you feel safer being your authentic self. We’ll explore where this fear comes from and work on building confidence in expressing who you truly are.

  • It depends on your personal goals and the challenges you’re facing. Some clients see shifts in how they communicate and set boundaries within a few sessions, while deeper patterns may take more time to change. The work we do is tailored to your specific needs and pace—changes will come over time.

  • That’s okay! A big part of this work is helping you gain clarity on your values, identity, and relationship needs. Together, we’ll explore who you are outside of the roles you’ve been playing and how to build relationships that align with your true self.