Does our relationship need therapy?

Wondering if therapy is right for you and your partner? It's a question many couples ponder. If you're experiencing persistent challenges or conflicts in your relationship, if communication has become strained, or if you're facing a major life transition, therapy can provide valuable insights and guidance. It's not just for relationships in crisis; it's a proactive step toward healthier, more fulfilling connections.

Will Our Relationship Get Better?

Absolutely! Therapy is designed to help you and your partner navigate the complexities of your relationship and find solutions to your unique challenges. With the guidance of a skilled therapist, you'll gain a deeper understanding of each other's perspectives and develop effective communication and problem-solving skills. Your relationship can not only improve but thrive, fostering a deeper emotional connection and resilience to face future challenges together.

Therapy can help:

Improve Communication: Learn to express your needs, listen actively, and communicate more effectively with your partner.
Resolve Conflicts: Address and resolve conflicts in a healthy and productive manner, reducing tension and fostering understanding.
Rebuild Trust: If trust has been damaged, a therapist can help you rebuild it through open and honest dialogue.
Navigate Life Transitions: Whether it's marriage, parenthood, or other major changes, a therapist can guide you through transitions, ensuring a smooth adjustment.
Enhance Intimacy: Rediscover emotional and physical intimacy, reigniting the spark in your relationship.

What will sessions look like?

Therapy focused on relationships and sexuality counseling is a specialized form of counseling that addresses a wide range of issues related to interpersonal connections, intimacy, sexual health, and personal growth.

Together, you'll explore your relationship dynamics, identify patterns, and set goals for improvement. Your therapist will facilitate constructive conversations, provide tools for effective communication, and offer strategies to address issues constructively. You'll work collaboratively to strengthen your connection and move toward a more harmonious and fulfilling relationship.

Occupational therapists possess a unique skill set and perspective that can be valuable in couples therapy. Tanya has completed the training process to become a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional, a Certified Sexuality OT, and several additional courses for sexuality counseling and couple's therapy.

Here's how their skills and perspective can be beneficial:

Holistic Approach: Occupational therapists are trained to view individuals holistically, considering their physical, emotional, and environmental factors. In couples therapy, this holistic perspective can help identify and address issues that may be influenced by various aspects of a person's life.
Communication and Relationship Building: Occupational therapists are skilled in fostering effective communication and building therapeutic relationships, which are crucial in couples therapy to establish trust and open dialogue between partners.
Problem-Solving and Goal Setting: Occupational therapists are adept at problem-solving and goal-setting, which can be applied to help couples identify and work towards specific relationship goals.
Conflict Resolution: Occupational therapists often use conflict resolution techniques in their work, which can be valuable in couples therapy to help partners resolve conflicts and disagreements more constructively.
Assessment Skills: Occupational therapists are trained in assessment techniques, which can be used to evaluate the strengths and challenges within a relationship, helping couples gain insight into their dynamics.
Adaptability: Occupational therapists are skilled at adapting interventions to meet individual needs, and this adaptability can be applied to tailor couples therapy approaches to the unique needs of each couple.

What happens next?

If you have additional questions or would like to request an appointment, you can scroll to the top of this page and select either "Contact Now" or "Request an Appointment". If you request an appointment you will be redirected to a HIPAA compliant client portal where you can choose "Occupational Evaluation" and select the date, time, and location you would prefer.

Once confirmed, you will receive intake paperwork to help Tanya prepare for your first session.