Fran Weiss, LCSW-R, BCD, DCSW, CGP, Psychotherapist
Just because it is hard to do, does not mean it is impossible to achieve
Relationships: Love and Loneliness
Life’s relationship challenges can include intimacy issues, commitment fears, loneliness, difficulty managing the single life, and difficulty managing married life.
Does this sound like you?
- New York is just too lonely a place
- I can't find the right partner
- I have so many fears about being close to someone
- I'm afraid of the next step — getting married
- I always get involved with the wrong person
- I can't separate from the person I know is not good for me
- I'm "addicted" to the wrong sort of person
- I'm in a "toxic" relationship and I don't know how to get out
- I am love sick and drowning
- I seem to sabotage anything good that comes my way
- I used to think my marriage was perfect but now…
Men and women face similar problems, yet may solve them differently. We humans are born with the predisposition for forming attachments and interactions with others. When that goes awry historically, in our families of origin, we end up not connecting well as adults. Our attachment history haunts us.
If these concerns sound familiar to you, I offer to be your "wing-mate" – your therapy co-pilot who will help you safely navigate the emotional ups and downs of life's relationship challenges.
Together we will:
- Figure out why you are not getting what you want in your relationships
- Explore the past to identify the obstacles that get in your way
- Review problematic patterns of relationships
- Replace those problematic patterns with healthier ones
- Identify your strengths and resources
- Correct the impasse
- Get you beyond the past and moving forward to a happier present and bright future
Therapy Options
Individual Psychotherapy
An ideal choice for someone who wishes a more intensive therapeutic experience in a safe, confidential relationship where we can address all of your concerns about hurt, trust, and intimacy as you gain valuable insights that will free you from your past and get you on the road to fulfillment. For more information about Individual Psychotherapy . . .
Group Psychotherapy
The best choice if you want to learn about yourself, how others see you, and how you relate to people. In a safe environment, you will be able to share your thoughts and feelings with others who are dealing with similar challenges.
Not only will you benefit from the support of the group, you will gain insight into patterns of behavior that are holding you back from getting what you want from life. For more information about Group Psychotherapy . . .
Couples Therapy
Rather than talk about your partner, let's all talk together in order to sort things out, perhaps rekindle the romance, work through old hurts and disappointments, and find common ground. For more information about Couples Therapy . . .
I am available to answer any questions you might have about individual or group therapy options so please feel free to contact me. I would be happy to hear from you.
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