Relational Therapy

Healing occurs within a caring and supportive relationship. This approach values the relationship and works to create a safe, enjoyable, and trusting interaction. The relational aspects of therapy provide individuals with a corrective relational experience that allows for deeper connection with oneself and others.

Research consistently shows that the common factor that indicates a successful outcome in therapy is a positive therapeutic relationship. This can be described as feeling safe, connected, and seen by the therapist. The safety of the relationship becomes the foundation and launching point that facilitates deep emotional work. Part of a relational approach in therapy is noticing what is happening between the patient and therapist. As humans we often reenact old relational patterns in our present relationships. Therapy provides us the opportunity to notice and change the relational patterns as they unfold in the session.