Relationship Issues

Relationships are a healthy and important part of life. But if your relationship has dysfunctional patterns or creates stress, it can wreak havoc on your peace and happiness. Maria Lloyd, LMFT can provide insight and awareness into how you can improve your part in the relationship with better communication skills and boundaries.

Relationship Issues Q&A

  • Relationships are an essential part of human life. They bring a sense of connection and fulfillment. However, they can also cause challenges.

    Maria will guide you to navigate problems in a healthy way, allowing healthy communication, improved interaction, and conflict resolution, so your relationship can thrive.

  • Communication

    → When a couple has difficulty expressing themselves or if they don’t listen to each other — a lack of communication develops, which can lead to misunderstandings, mistrust, and conflicts that harm the relationship.

    Trust

    → Trust is the foundation of every relationship, and when there is no trust between partners, the relationship can quickly deteriorate. These issues usually stem from infidelity, lying, or deception.

    Intimacy

    → Physical intimacy is essential in relationships. When there is a lack of sexual interest or an inability to connect intimately, it can lead to dissatisfaction and frustration.

    Beliefs

    → Couples with different opinions on morality, lifestyle choices, and political beliefs may find it challenging to connect on a deeper level.

    Codependency

    → Codependency is a pattern of behavior where individuals rely on their partners for their emotional and physical well-being. If you’re codependent, you can often sacrifice your own needs to make your partner happy, leading to resentment, frustration, and a lack of fulfillment in the relationship.

  • Maria offers individual therapy to help with relationship issues, identifying patterns of behavior that may be causing problems in the relationship. It allows you to understand your emotions, communicate effectively, and establish healthy boundaries.

    Maria also encourages couples to work together to communicate effectively and receive counseling to build a plan to resolve problems. In addition to counseling, self-care practices and implementing healthy boundaries can also help, which Maria offers guidance on.