Therapy for Relationships | Lutry, Switzerland
Nurture Your Connection, Strengthen Your Bonds
Relationships are at the heart of what it means to be human.
They can bring us happiness, meaning, and a sense of belonging. But they can also be messy, challenging, and deeply painful at times. For many women—especially those who’ve spent years striving to be “perfect” or putting everyone else’s needs ahead of their own—relationships can also bring heartache, self-doubt, and exhaustion.
If you’re feeling disconnected, stuck in conflict, or lost in your role as a partner, friend, or family member, you don’t have to figure it out all on your own. Therapy for relationships can help you face challenges, reconnect with your true self, and help you create meaningful, fulfilling connections that honor your needs and values.
When Relationships Feel Hard
It’s not unusual to feel stuck or uncertain in relationships. You might feel:
Disconnected: Like you’re growing apart from someone you care about.
Misunderstood: Struggling to express your needs or feel heard.
Stuck in conflict: Having the same arguments again and again, with no resolution.
Lonely: Feeling isolated, even when you’re surrounded by people. The emotional closeness you long for feels out of reach, no matter how hard you try.
Afraid of change: Unsure of how to move forward without losing what matters most.
Or you might be here because you’ve noticed you:
Abandon yourself in relationships. You suppress your feelings, needs, or boundaries to keep the peace or avoid conflict.
Feel exhausted by people-pleasing. You take on too much and feel unappreciated, yet worry about letting others down.
Struggle with perfectionism. You hold yourself to impossible standards, fearing that anything less will make you unlovable.
Question your worth. You wonder if you’re too much—or not enough—and carry this belief into your relationships.
These struggles can leave you feeling frustrated, heartbroken, or lost. It’s okay to feel all of that—and it’s okay to ask for help.
Your Relationships With Yourself
Relationships aren’t just about the people in your life—they’re also about the relationship you have with yourself and the world around you.
When conflict arises, it often touches on deeper, existential questions:
Am I worthy of love, even when I’m not perfect?
What does it mean to feel truly connected to another person?
How do I balance my needs with the needs of others?
How can I stay true to myself in relationships?
Am I showing up authentically in this relationship, or am I conforming to their expectations?
How do I balance my freedom to choose with my responsibility to those I care about?
What does this relationship teach me about the kind of life I want to lead?
Therapy can help you navigate these questions, providing a space to reflect, grow, and create relationships that align with the life you want to lead.
How Can Therapy for Relationships Help?
I’ll support you in creating meaningful change in your relationships and your life. Depending on your unique goals, therapy can help you:
Create balanced, healthy boundaries: Find the middle ground between being too open (can lead to resentment) and too closed off (can create isolation). Learn to set boundaries that protect your energy while fostering mutual respect and connection.
Find freedom from perfectionism. Letting go of unrealistic expectations and showing up as your authentic self.
Deepen intimacy. Cultivating emotional connection and trust with the people you care about.
Cultivate a stronger sense of self. Learning to prioritize your needs and values without fear of rejection.
Grow your understanding: Explore the dynamics that keep you stuck and uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface.
Strengthen communication: Learn how to express yourself openly and listen with empathy, even in moments of tension.
Heal from past hurts: Address past hurts that continue to show up in your present relationships.
Reconnect with your values: Clarify what matters most to you and use it as a compass for healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Discover your role and influence: Understand the power you have within your relationships and take responsibility for how you contribute to them. Make choices that guide your relationships in the direction you want them to grow.
Therapy for Expats and Immigrants in Switzerland
As an expat, immigrant, or trailing spouse, navigating relationships can feel even more complex. Loneliness, cultural differences, or language barriers can strain your current relationships and make it hard to invest in new ones.
As an expat and trailing spouse, I understand how living abroad adds unique challenges and layers to your experience. In therapy, you’ll find support for adjusting to life in Switzerland and managing long-distance relationships with loved ones back home. I’ll help you explore ways to connect with your sense of self while adapting to a new environment. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore your needs, wants, and strengths that you want to bring into your current relationships.
Start Building the Relationships—and the Life—You Deserve
You are worthy of relationships that uplift you and a life that feels like your own. Therapy is your time to reclaim your voice, heal from past wounds, and create connections that truly nurture you.
If you’re ready to explore how therapy for relationships can support you, schedule a free 20-minute consultation today.