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    Relationships & Life Transitions

    Change is Inevitable—But You Don’t Have to Navigate It Alone

    The only constant in life is change. 

    We are constantly shifting on a cellular level. 

    People change. 

    Relationships evolve. 

    Careers shift. 

    Sometimes, those transitions feel exciting—like turning the page to a brand-new chapter. 

    Other times, they feel like free-falling, losing something you thought would always be there.

    Maybe you’re grieving the end of a relationship or struggling to set boundaries in a family dynamic that no longer works. 

    Maybe you’re stepping into a new role—partner, parent, leader—and it’s bringing up feelings you didn’t expect. 

    Maybe you’re questioning the way you build relationships altogether, wondering if there’s another way to connect that actually fits you.

    Change is hard, and relationships are complicated. But you don’t have to figure it out alone.

    💡 You deserve support through life’s biggest shifts. Let’s talk about what’s next for you.

    What We Support

    Relationship & Attachment Issues

    The way we connect with others—whether in friendships, partnerships, or family—has a lot to do with how we learned to attach as kids. 

    Perhaps you crave closeness but pull away when things get too intimate. 

    Maybe you feel like you’re too much for others, or like you’re always the one holding relationships together. 

    These patterns aren’t random—they’re wired into us through past experiences, but that doesn’t mean they can’t change (Cassidy & Shaver, 2016).

    🔹 Signs That Relationship Support Might Help:

    • Fear of abandonment or rejection, even in stable relationships
    • Struggling to set or maintain boundaries with family, friends, or partners
    • Feeling emotionally disconnected but not sure why
    • Repeating patterns of unhealthy or painful relationships
    • Over-functioning in relationships—constantly caretaking, people-pleasing, or trying to “fix” others

    💡 Healthy relationships start with healing old patterns. Let’s explore yours together.

    Ethical Nonmonogamy: Relationships Beyond One-Size-Fits-All

    Love isn’t one-size-fits-all, but navigating ethical nonmonogamy (ENM) in a world built for monogamy can be overwhelming. 

    Whether you’re new to nonmonogamy, struggling with jealousy, or figuring out communication within multiple dynamics, you don’t have to do it alone. 

    Research shows that ENM relationships can be just as fulfilling as monogamous ones—when built on trust, communication, and mutual respect (Conley et al., 2017).

    🔹 Signs You Might Benefit from ENM-Affirming Support:

    • Navigating open communication, agreements, and boundaries with multiple partners
    • Managing feelings of jealousy, insecurity, or comparison
    • Dealing with social stigma or misunderstanding from friends, family, or colleagues
    • Balancing emotional needs and energy across multiple relationships
    • Exploring ENM for the first time and feeling unsure where to start

    💡 Your relationships should be built on what works for you. Let’s talk about what that looks like.

    Major Life Transitions: The In-Between Spaces

    Life’s biggest changes don’t always come with a roadmap. 

    Moving, changing careers, ending a relationship, becoming a parent, losing someone you love—these transitions bring both grief and possibility. 

    And even when they’re planned, they can still feel overwhelming.

    🔹 Signs a Life Transition Might Be Impacting You:

    • Feeling stuck between excitement and fear about what’s next
    • Grieving a past version of yourself, even when change is positive
    • Struggling with identity shifts—who am I now that this has changed?
    • Anxiety about making the “right” choices for your future
    • Feeling lost, uncertain, or disconnected from your sense of purpose

    💡 You don’t have to figure this out alone. Let’s talk about what’s next.

    Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health: The Reality of Parenthood

    Becoming a parent changes everything. 

    And while mainstream narratives focus on the joy, the reality is that postpartum depression, anxiety, identity shifts, and exhaustion are deeply common (Slomian et al., 2019). 

    Whether you’re adjusting to new parenthood, struggling with birth trauma, or feeling like you’ve lost yourself in the process, you deserve support.

    🔹 Signs Perinatal or Postpartum Support Might Help:

    • Feeling disconnected from yourself or your baby
    • Overwhelming guilt, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts
    • Loss of identity—who am I outside of being a parent?
    • Exhaustion and burnout that doesn’t improve with rest
    • Grieving the life you had before parenthood

    💡 You don’t have to love every moment of parenting to be a good parent. Let’s talk about what support looks like for you.

    Why Relationships & Life Transitions Matter

    No one gets through life without change. No one builds relationships without struggle. These challenges aren’t a sign that something is wrong with you—they’re proof that you’re human.

    With the right support, you can:

    ✅ Develop stronger, healthier relationships—with partners, family, friends, and yourself

    ✅ Navigate transitions with less anxiety and more confidence

    ✅ Improve communication and break old relational patterns

    ✅ Find clarity in life’s messy middle spaces

    ✅ Process grief, uncertainty, and identity shifts in a way that makes room for healing

    💡 You don’t have to navigate this alone. Let’s figure it out together.

    References

    Cassidy, J., & Shaver, P. R. (2016). Handbook of attachment: Theory, research, and clinical applications. Guilford Press.

    Conley, T. D., Moors, A. C., Matsick, J. L., & Ziegler, A. (2017). The fewer the merrier? Assessing stigma surrounding consensually nonmonogamous romantic relationships. Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy, 17(1), 292-320.

    Slomian, J., Honvo, G., Emonts, P., Reginster, J. Y., & Bruyère, O. (2019). Consequences of maternal postpartum depression: A systematic review of maternal and infant outcomes. Women’s Health, 15, 1745506519844044.