Relationships are complicated. Finding friends can be hard and dating brings its own set of challenges. And, unfortunately, none of us are mind-readers. Understanding other people, forming healthy boundaries, and communicating our wants and needs can be difficult. Does it feel like you’re just not connecting with people? Do you feel constantly misunderstood by others? Maybe you’re always giving and feeling like you’re not getting anything in return. Issues can crop up in any relationship, but often we tend to repeat the same patterns over and over again. This can be exhausting and discouraging, making you feel like there’s either something wrong with you or something wrong with everyone else.

What are Signs that I Need Therapy?

Loneliness is very common and you may feel like the people in your life don’t really know you. You can be surrounded by people but still feel alone. Alternatively, you may feel like you’re constantly repeating destructive patterns in your relationships. Finding the right balance in your relationships can be difficult. You may benefit from therapy if you answer “yes” to any of the following questions:

• Are you feeling isolated or lonely?

• Are you struggling to make friends?

• Are you struggling with dating?

• Do you find your relationships lack depth or meaning?

• Do you have difficulty trusting others?

• Do you have difficulty setting boundaries?

• Do you feel overly dependent on others?

• Do you find it difficult to get your needs met in your relationships?

• Do you find yourself repeating the same unwanted patterns in your relationships?

• Do you have unresolved issues with someone in your life?

Therapy can provide a supportive environment to work through relationship issues.

How Does Treatment Work?

Therapy is very effective for helping people build healthy, fulfilling relationships. At Old Town Psychology, we use evidence-based practices, like cognitive behavioral therapy, to help you:

• Explore your relationship patterns and identify what might be preventing you from having the kind of relationships you want in your life.

• Develop skills that help you connect with others and establish healthy boundaries.

• Take steps to either resolve current relationship issues or develop new, meaningful relationships.

By the end of our work together, you will feel able to build healthy relationships as well as move forward with the current relationships in your life.

* https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8294451-cigna-us-loneliness-survey/docs/IndexReport_1524069371598- 173525450.pdf

1. https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/04/06/most-americans-who-are-single-and-looking-say-dating-has-been-harder-during-the-pandemic/

2. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/dating-apps-millenials-10-hours-per-week-tinder-bumble-romance-love-a8174006.html