I help individuals and couples understand the patterns shaping their relationships, communicate more effectively, and navigate conflict, uncertainty, and change. Many of my clients feel caught in recurring conflict, emotionally disconnected, uncertain about a relationship, or overwhelmed by a major transition. I work with concerns including communication difficulties, trust and infidelity, separation and divorce, premarital and remarriage counseling, blended-family dynamics, and the effects of addiction and recovery on couples and families. As a marriage and family therapist, I look at difficulties in context. Rather than viewing one person as the problem, we explore the relationship patterns, family experiences, beliefs, and circumstances influencing what is happening now. My style is warm, active, and collaborative. I ask thoughtful questions, offer observations, and draw attention to patterns that can be difficult to recognize from inside a relationship. My work draws from systemic, experiential, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and Gottman-informed approaches. Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than a decade in storytelling and communications. That experience deepened my interest in how people understand themselves, communicate, and become shaped by the stories they carry. I offer virtual therapy in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Learn more or schedule a complimentary consultation at https://sarahwhale.com.
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