You deserve relationships where you feel seen, valued, and accepted.
Navigating Relationships Counseling in Franklin, TN
Support for women navigating challenges in family, friendships, and romantic relationships
You often feel invisible and alone in your relationships.
But you stick around anyway…because it’s hard to imagine something better exists.
Though you long for deeper connection, you often end up watering yourself down to avoid rocking the boat. You try to be the dependable one, always listening, helping, and giving, but deep down you just want someone to care for you the way you care for them.
Dating often feels exhausting, filled with mismatched expectations and repeated disappointments. Family dynamics can be draining, and friendships may leave you feeling like the one who always reaches out.. This all makes you wonder if you’ll ever find anyone who accepts and loves you as you are, and it leaves you worrying that maybe it’s just not possible for you.
You don’t have to shrink yourself to be loved.
You’re allowed to want more for yourself.
Sound familiar?
Downplaying your own opinions on a date so you don’t scare someone off.
Apologizing first in arguments just to keep the peace.
Staying in a relationship that doesn’t feel right because you’re scared of being alone forever.
Nodding along with family advice even when it goes against what you want.
Feeling forgotten in friendships where you do all the reaching out.
Pretending you’re fine when really, you’re lonely and wishing someone would notice.
How We’ll Work Together
Let’s define what you want out of relationships & get curious about the patterns that may be holding you back.
In our first few sessions, we’ll talk about what struggles you’re facing in your relationships now and what you’d want them to feel like instead. Many people come in not fully sure of what they want, and that’s okay. We can figure it out together.
We’ll explore and work toward naming your values, your needs, and what you are and aren’t willing to compromise on. Once we have that clarity, we’ll look at the beliefs and habits that may be affecting the kind of connections you’re hoping for. We’ll explore and get curious about where they may have originated.
Then, we’ll explore ways to shift those patterns in real time. Together, we’ll practice setting boundaries, voicing your needs, and sitting with the discomfort that can come with change. You’re always in control of the pace of this work, and I’ll be there to support you the whole way through.
Imagine a life where you…
01 Begin to feel more confident asking for what you need.
Whether with a partner, friend, or family member, you can practice speaking up without apologizing or shrinking.
02 work toward relationships that feel more balanced and mutual.
Instead of being the constant “giver,” you start exploring connections where you also feel seen and valued
03 Build trust in yourself in dating and explore what it means not to settle.
Rather than ignoring red flags or staying out of fear, you consider relationships that better align with your values.
04 Move toward feeling less lonely, even in moments of conflict.
As you show up more honestly, your connections may begin to feel more genuine and less one-sided.
04 PRactice staying rooted in your own values, even when others disagree.
As you grow more connected to your values, pressure from outside voices and family expectations may feel easier to navigate.
Your needs matter, too.
It’s possible to move toward relationships where you feel more seen, valued, and free to be yourself.
Questions?
FAQs
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No—I work exclusively with individual women. Most of my clients come to me wanting space that’s fully their own, where they don’t have to filter their thoughts or worry about anyone else’s reactions. That one-on-one focus helps us explore patterns, support confidence-building, and move toward changes that may extend into your relationships.
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Boundaries are the lines you draw to protect your time, energy, and emotional well-being. They help you say “this is okay” and “this isn’t okay” in your relationships. Without them, you may find yourself overgiving, feeling resentful, or losing sight of your own needs. Learning to set and hold boundaries can feel uncomfortable at first, but it may create space for healthier, more balanced relationships. That’s something we can work toward together.
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If you find yourself pushing your needs aside, ignoring red flags, or staying in relationships that don’t feel right because you’re afraid of being alone, you may be settling. Often, this comes from the belief that something better isn’t possible. Together, we can work toward building confidence in your own worth and exploring what it means to trust yourself as you make choices about the kinds of relationships you want.
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Exploring the patterns and beliefs that shape your relationships can open the door to working toward new choices in the future. With practice, you may find yourself setting healthier boundaries, communicating with more confidence, and showing up in ways that feel more authentic to you.