Relationship & Attachment Therapy
for Women in St. Louis
Quiet Confidence. Deeper Connection.
Relationships, Dating & Attachment Therapy for Women
Relationships can be some of the most rewarding — and most challenging — parts of life. Patterns from early experiences, attachment wounds, or chronic stress can quietly shape how you connect with others, how you set boundaries, and how safe you feel in your relationships. For high-performing women, these patterns often show up as over-functioning, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or difficulty trusting others — even when you’re successful in your career or personal life.
Therapy here isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about understanding the ways your past experiences influence your present, noticing the patterns that no longer serve you, and building a sense of safety and connection within yourself and with others. Together, we focus on reclaiming your voice, strengthening your boundaries, and cultivating relationships that feel supportive rather than draining.
This May Sound Familiar…
You notice the same conflicts or patterns repeating in your relationships, no matter how hard you try to do things differently.
You struggle to trust others fully or find it difficult to set boundaries without feeling guilty.
You often take on too much responsibility for others’ emotions, leaving yourself drained or anxious.
Dating, post-divorce relationships, or past unhealthy connections feel confusing, overwhelming, or even hopeless.
You find yourself overthinking interactions, second-guessing your choices, or feeling disconnected from your own needs.
You’ve tried self-help books, social media advice, or other resources, but still feel stuck or unsure how to create the relationships you want.
If this resonates, you’re not alone. Many women feel this push-and-pull in their connections, and therapy can help you break old patterns, strengthen boundaries, and build relationships that feel authentic, supportive, and aligned with who you truly are.
What This Work Might Look Like
Exploring patterns in relationships: How early experiences, family dynamics, and attachment styles show up in your friendships, partnerships, and work relationships.
Understanding your coping strategies: The parts of you that strive, over-function, or shut down all served a purpose once — now we gently shift them to support the woman you are today.
Nervous system awareness: Noticing how stress and anxiety show up in your body during relationships, helping you respond with steadiness rather than instinctive tension or withdrawal.
Creating choice and flexibility: Learning to respond instead of react, show up authentically, and make decisions that honor your needs and values.
This work combines insight with practical strategies, helping you feel more grounded, confident, and connected — both to yourself and to the people you care about.
what that can look like in practice
Our sessions create a space where you can slow down, explore your patterns, and notice what’s really happening — without judgment or pressure. We work at a pace that feels steady and manageable, combining talk, body awareness, and practical strategies to support lasting change. You’ll leave sessions with a deeper understanding of yourself, your needs, and your capacity for connection.
For women navigating dating, post-divorce life, or feeling uncertain about how to start again, a coaching-style approach within counseling can be helpful. This means we focus not only on understanding patterns and healing old wounds, but also on practical guidance, confidence-building, and actionable steps so you can feel empowered and more confident as you step into new relationships.
We also help you notice difficult thoughts and feelings without judgment while learning to take actions that reflect what truly matters to you. You don’t have to push through, numb out, or strive to be “enough.” Over time, you’ll feel more connected to yourself, quietly confident in your choices, and able to show up fully in your life — without guilt or pressure.
If any of this feels like it fit
If any of this feels familiar, know that living at this pace can shape you in ways that are hard to untangle on your own. Having a space to slow down, sort through what you’ve been carrying, and notice what’s really happening can begin to lift some of that weight.
If you’d like to explore that, we can start with a brief conversation. You’re welcome to ask questions, get a sense of how I work, and see if it feels like a good fit — with absolutely no pressure to move forward.