Relationship Issues

I believe that our relationships define us at our core. That's why it's essential for our own well-being to proactively nurture relationships that may be struggling. As a trained Couple and Family therapist with nearly two decades of experience, I have dedicated my career to helping families overcome various obstacles that hinder their ability to create and maintain the quality of relationships they desire.

Relationship issues can include being in a relationship you know isn't good for you though you can't seem to make changes, infidelity on behalf of the client or partner(s), past relational or childhood trauma that may be seeping into your current relationship(s), and feeling guilt, shame, and anxiety in your relationships. I have worked with many clients on how to address these issues and feel better in their relationship(s).

Morgan has exceptional skill in assisting individuals struggling with relationship issues, and has a remarkable approach when treating couples. Morgan draws from Attachment theory, CBT, and the Gottman Method to create an individualized treatment plan that has demonstrated phenomenal results in strengthening the clients’ relationships. With the unique combination of compassion and humor, Morgan’s dedication to her clients has gifted clients with a tremendous fulfillment in their lives.

Relationships can present in many different ways, siblings, romantic partners, spouses, coworkers, friendships, children, etc. Often times these relationships have a long history, which needs to be explored as relevant context before any repair can be made. I see my role as helping you navigate the process of conflict and repair.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in addressing relationship issues like communication breakdowns, trust, and emotional disconnection. My systemic approach considers the complex web of relationships influencing your situation. I create a supportive environment for partners to explore their feelings, identify needs, and develop effective strategies to enhance their relationship, fostering positive, secure connections that improve overall well-being.

Love is a fundamental aspect of the human experience. Numerous books and movies have been created to showcase the strength of love and the harmful effects that can occur between romantic partners. Love between individuals in a relationship can provide healing benefits, but it can also reveal negative aspects of love, such as fear, hurt, and codependency. By practicing conscious loving and committing to each other, partners can work towards healing past wounds and strengthening their bond.

I am excited to help you and your partner(s) learn ways to turn toward building emotional and physical connections. I help clients develop communication and conflict management skills using emotionally focused therapy. My goal is to understand the conflict cycle and identify the parts where it becomes overwhelming. I aim to provide tools that help interrupt the cycle and turn toward a conflict in a different way that doesn't feel harmful to the relationship.

When working with clients facing relationship issues, I utilize a compassionate and structured approach. I am trained in the Gottman Method, which is renowned for its effectiveness in helping couples improve their communication, resolve conflicts, and build stronger, more resilient relationships. In our sessions, we will focus on understanding the dynamics of your relationship, identifying patterns that may be contributing to conflicts, and developing practical skills to enhance your connection.

Platonic friendships, intimate relationships, marriage and marital issues, separation and divorce (with and/or without children), all types of relationships, including nontraditional! The challenges themselves can range from communication, connection, sex, infidelity, etc. We can work together to try to repair or separate amicably. On the other hand, perhaps your relationship(s) is/are just fine, but you are interested in improving them – we can work with that too!

I've worked with many couples, individuals, and adult family members experiencing a wide range of relationship issues. I enjoy helping clients break out of codependency, repair family conflict, recover from infidelity, improve communication, and navigate polyamory/open relationships. As a sex therapist in training, I have experience with sexual dysfunction, a difference in desire, out of control sexual behavior, recovering from sexual shame, and improving overall sexual experience.

Relationships can be very tricky and one of the most beneficial things that a couple can do is seeking out someone that they can trust to talk to and process through their ups and downs in their relationship. Sometimes damage has been done and hurts have been caused from both sides which often go unaddressed or are communicated in an unhealthy toxic ways, which is why I would be glad to help untangle some of the mess that has been caused and to focus on developing practical solutions.

Let's process past and current relationship issues. By discovering and working through our own vulnerabilities we can help process and foster healthy interpersonal relationships. Learning healthy ways to advocate for ourselves and heal our attachment which is extremely beneficial. We all seek for authentic connection, let's work through these barriers together.

Healing happens in relationships, which serve as our greatest teachers. Through my own long-term relationships and diverse experiences with others, I've learned that even the most challenging connections reveal valuable insights about ourselves. I guide individuals in exploring these dynamics, fostering personal growth and deeper understanding, and helping them navigate their journeys toward healthier relationships, whatever form they take.

I have experience working on general relationship issues as well as interpersonal relationship trauma. Utilizing a strengths based and trauma-informed approach to address any struggles or traumas that have occurred.

Relationships can be difficult to navigate and even sometimes, to understand. Understanding your partner and working to give the same amount of grace we'd give to ourselves while working through relationship concerns is a lot to take on without a guide. Emotions get in the way of seeing things clearly. Please allow me to be your sherpa!

It all depends on what issues/concerns the couple brings to the therapy session and what their wants/needs from therapy are. I approach relationship issues with compassion, empathy, and safety. I encourage a space where each individual feels heard and seen.

I work well with all kinds of relationship issues; family, intimate partners, friends, marital, work, sexual. I teach conscious and authentic communication skills. I help people who have difficulty expressing themselves due to social anxiety, fear, shyness, past trauma, and more. In our work together will find out what is going on and resolve it. We will figure out how to get your needs met and improve your relationships. I also work as a dating and intimacy coach.

You feel challenged by relationships. You want to improve the relationship you have with yourself and your relationships with others– a romantic partner, people you’re dating, family members, friends, coworkers. We exist in a relational matrix that can be complex and difficult to navigate. You need a safe, confidential space to talk about all of it.

I have additional training in Gottman Method couples counseling. This research-driven, practical approach focuses on defusing verbal conflicts, enhancing intimacy, respect, and affection, eliminating barriers leading to a feeling of stagnancy, and fostering a deep sense of empathy and understanding within the relationship.

Relationships in general are difficult and repeating the same patterns in them can be frustrating and confusing. Breaking these patterns with actionable items as well as ways to reframe and reconsider these dynamics are much less intimidating when you have someone guiding you.