Social relationships with friends, colleagues, and community members are a fundamental part of our lives. They shape our experiences and who we are as individuals. And often times, these connections contribute to our sense of belonging and purpose.

As we move through different phases of our lives, maintaining social relationships can sometimes be challenging. Relationships evolve. People come and go, and conflicts may arise. Navigating these changes and conflicts can be overwhelming. And may be left feeling hurt, lonely or unfulfilled.

Have you ever wondered…

  • How do I feel connected to a new community?

  • Is this relationship toxic?

  • How do I recognize gaslighting?

  • What relationships should I strengthen? Which ones should I walk away from?

We understand the complexity of socialization and relationships and the impact they have on our overall well-being. We believe a healthy social support network is essential to emotional and mental health.

Socialization

Friends and community in South Korea

Specialty Areas:

Being in a new community

  • Experiencing social challenges in a new community due to cultural differences, language barrier.

  • Having a hard time making friends or forming closer friendships.

  • Want to connect more with others, but have to move frequently due to nature of work, school or lifestyle.

  • Feel even more isolated and you don't have a foundation of close relationships back home.

Communication

  • Having trouble communicating effectively with others.

  • Experiences of being misunderstood or not feel heard by others.

  • Others telling you do not listen well or not empathetic enough.

  • Recognize you can be dismissive and passive aggressive.

Previous social failures

  • Still experiencing the effects of past social failures.

  • Been in relationships that involved bullying, criticism, discrimination, gaslighting, and rejection.

  • Still processing the loss of one or more relationships.

  • Loss of relationships due to frequent moving.

Fear of being judged or criticized

  • Affects how you want to express yourself. And often cannot say what you want or feel to others.

  • You find that this fear can affect your decisions and how you present yourself.

  • Whether you experience this with friends, colleagues or at work.

How we can help

Our therapists understand and are at your side. Our focus is on you. We recognize that healthy social relationships start with you. Your sense of self and what you truly value. Through counseling, we can help you gain insight into your own needs and desires and how they relate to your relationships. We can support you in setting boundaries and managing expectations in interactions.

We offer a space that most other relationships do not offer, a space to work through emotional processes and develop skills to enhance your relationships.

We're here for you

To learn more about how to can find relief and live a more fulfilling life, send us a message or schedule an inquiry video call today.

Feeling awkwardness or discomfort

  • Feeling awkward or discomfort in some or many social groups and settings.

  • Feeling awkward despite having good social skills.

  • Post-pandemic social awkwardness and in face-to-face settings.

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