Individual Therapy for Relationship and Attachment Issues in Calgary.
Are your relationships causing you anxiety or stress?
Maybe you've just gone through a breakup and are noticing repeating patterns in your relationships.
Or perhaps you're trying to salvage a current relationship that feels challenging and unfulfilling.
IS this you?
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You might find yourself needing constant reassurance, often pleasing others at the expense of your own needs and boundaries, and ultimately feeling resentful.
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You might notice that most of your relationships stay at a superficial level. You may struggle with discussing emotions, pride yourself on being highly independent, and hear complaints from your partner that they don't feel needed, prioritized, or cared for.
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Your fear of abandonment or rejection might be affecting your current relationships, or you may find yourself running away from or sabotaging relationships as soon as they start to become more intimate.
Whatever your experience, you've likely realized that life doesn’t feel right without genuine connection.
I TRULY BELIEVE THAT…
We all have an innate capacity to feel secure in our relationships.
We can experience love while still having our needs and boundaries respected.
We can relearn to accept love and affection without fearing it will be taken away.
We can rebuild trust in the idea that others genuinely want to support us and that our needs truly matter.
Let me help you rediscover your ability to form secure, meaningful attachments with others.
HOW THERAPY CAN HELP
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Get to know your attachment style, which defines how you relate to yourself and others. Explore how these patterns developed by examining your past relationships. This helps you understand why you respond the way you do within relationships.
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Heal attachment wounds from the past and reconnect with healthy attachment experiences.
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Make tangible changes to foster healthy, long-lasting relationships.
I’ll support you through this process with kindness and without judgment.
My approach to attachment therapy is rooted in compassion and trust: I believe that your younger self developed your current relational tendencies for a reason, and I trust that deep down, you have the ability to feel secure within relationships.
Check out my blog on attachment styles and developing healthy connections HERE!
Connections filled with anxiety, fear, and resentment don’t have to define your reality.
FAQs
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While individual counseling can help you feel more secure and develop healthier ways of relating, it's important to remember that relationship issues are rarely one-sided. Your partner also brings their own attachment patterns that affect the dynamics between you. If your primary goal is to improve your romantic relationship, I recommend that both of you consider couples counseling. However, if you're looking to enhance the way you relate to yourself and others, you're in the right place!
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I aim to create a comfortable, relaxed, and non-judgmental space for your growth. In this environment, we'll explore your attachment style through traditional talk therapy. When it comes to healing past wounds, I may invite you to engage in exercises that involve visualizations and sensory tracking. Every invitation I extend during our sessions is entirely optional.
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In our first session, I'll answer any questions you have about the informed consent that you would have already read. We'll spend some time getting to know each other, discussing your reasons for seeking counseling, and exploring the goals and direction you’d like your therapy to take. This is just a general outline—sessions are flexible, and I like to meet clients where they are, following conversations and body processes wherever a good opportunity for healing presents itself.
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Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. It can vary greatly from one person to another. Some individuals find relief after just a few sessions, while others may engage in therapy for years. The length of therapy depends on many internal and external factors, so it’s challenging to determine the number of sessions needed without knowing your unique experiences and needs. I view therapy as a journey that evolves with your life. We might work together regularly for an extended period, or we might have a few sessions, take a break, and reconnect when life feels challenging again. Use therapy in a way that feels most helpful to you, and I’ll be here to support you in exploring what that might look like.
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You can reach out to me with any questions you may have.
E: rocio@twostoriespsychology.ca
P: 587-323-3506
Book a free 15-minute introductory call to see if we’re a good fit. During this call, you can share what you’re looking for in therapy, discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, or ask me any questions.
Alternatively, if you feel ready, you can go ahead and book your first appointment.