Create Healthy Relationships With Dating Counseling
Our counselors support people that are needing support with dating and creating fulfilling relationships. Dating therapy aims to give you a safe and non-judgmental space to work on creating healthy dating practices, exploring boundaries, removing unwanted patterns, and developing positive practices aimed at helping you approach relationships constructively.
How Counseling Can Help You With Creating Fulfilling Relationships That You Deserve
One common statement that our practice receives from clients seeking support for dating, is that dating is challenging. Today, dating is very different from what it was 15 years ago. The difficulty with navigating online dating and the numerous dating apps can be tough.
Dating counseling can give you a space to work on learning how to create and thrive in relationships. With your counselor you can work on learning how to communicate effectively, finding a partner that brings you value, love, and respect, and setting healthy boundaries.
People who seek counseling for dating:
I want to share a story of a common client that would seek counseling for dating.
Client Case:
Jordan is a 43 year old adult who separated from her partner two years prior. Jordan started counseling because of feeling stuck in life, struggling to be vulnerable when dating, and wanting to be in a committed relationship. Jordan shared with the counselor that though it has been several years since separation, she continues to struggle to keep her walls down when dating. She shared with her counselor that she doesn’t want to be hurt again because of what took place in the prior relationship.
Common reasons to start dating counseling:
- To work on setting boundaries in relationships.
- To learn how to heal from past relationships so that you can move to new ones.
- To gain skill developing healthy and effective communication skills.
- Learn how to stop repeating unwanted and unhealthy patterns.
- Learn how to become emotionally available for yourself and your partner.
Common areas that your counselor can help you explore:
Working with a counselor on the topic of dating can help you explore feelings and thoughts in a healthy and constructive manner. Below are common areas that you can receive support in:
- Discuss the goals that you have for your dating and relationship life.
- Talk about the type of partner you are pursuing.
- Explore what an ideal relationship is.
- Develop an understanding as to why you are showing up in a certain way.