Individual Therapy for Relationship Issues: Work with an Experienced Relationship Therapist in California

Do you struggle in relationships?

Do you have a difficult time finding or maintaining healthy relationships—relationships that make you feel seen, safe and secure?

Do you continue to find yourself in relationships with or dating the “wrong” people or chase or seek validation from emotionally unavailable partners?

Do you deep, deep down desire connection and intimacy but past wounds and self-doubt keep getting in the way?

If any of this resonates, you are absolutely not alone.

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Relationships Impact Our Mental Health

Our relationships influence how we feel about ourselves, how we cope with stress, and how safe we feel in the world. When things feel off in a close relationship, it can take a toll on how you feel day to day.

Unresolved relationship issues can lead to:

  • Anxiety or chronic stress

  • Depression or emotional numbness

  • Low self-worth or difficulty trusting others

Addressing these struggles in individual therapy can be a powerful step toward healing and change.

Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation today!

Understanding the Deeper Layers of Relationship Struggles

We don’t just wake up one day struggling in relationships—there’s always a story underneath. At Cove Counseling Group, we help you explore and heal the root causes behind relationship pain.

Why it’s so common to feel stuck:

  • Humans are wired for connection

  • Attachment patterns from childhood shape adult relationships

  • Unresolved trauma often reappears in relational dynamics

  • Conflict or emotional disconnection can activate deep wounds

Individual therapy is a space to get curious about your patterns, reclaim your voice, and build stronger, healthier connections—starting with yourself.

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How individual therapy can help you in your relationships

Using a trauma-informed approach and evidence-based modalities including EMDR therapy, we can help you to:

  • Gain greater self-awareness

  • Identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors

  • Build self-worth and confidence

  • Develop and master effective communication skills such as boundary setting

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Key topics to we can explore and support you with:

  • Abusive and unhealthy relationships

  • Coercive and narcissistic abuse

  • Anxiety or insecurity in relationships

  • Difficulty setting boundaries or having limits

  • Emotional or attachment wounds from past relationships or trauma

  • Breakups, divorces, or betrayal

  • Dating challenges and dating burnout

Our Approach to Individual Therapy for Relationship Issues

EMDR Therapy

We offer EMDR to help you heal past relationship trauma and attachment wounds that continue to be a source of distress in your present day relationships.

Attachment Focused Therapy

We use a client centered approach to help you identify and build on your existing strengths to navigate relationships and dating from a place of confidence and authenticity.

Parts Work Therapy

We use elements of Parts Work therapy to help increase your self-awareness and heal inner conflicts that may be preventing you from healthy and meaningful connection.

Why choose Cove Counseling Group?

  • We have expert therapists specializing in relationships, trauma, and attachment

  • We provide personalized, client-centered therapy that is tailored to meet your unique needs and circumstances

  • We offer both in-person therapy in San Diego, CA and online therapy throughout California

Schedule a consultation!
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Locations We Serve

We offer in-person trauma therapy in San Diego for individuals who value face-to-face connection and support in a calming, welcoming space.

Our office is centrally located in Mission Valley, with easy access to major freeways and just minutes from neighborhoods like Hillcrest, North Park, University Heights, and other nearby communities.

Whether you're looking for trauma therapy close to home or during your workday, our convenient location makes it easier to prioritize your healing.

Schedule your free 15 min consultation today!

Meet Our California Based Trauma-Informed Therapists

At Cove Counseling Group, all of our therapists are trauma-informed—and several specialize in trauma recovery, including complex PTSD and attachment wounds. Each brings a unique approach, but all share a commitment to helping you feel safe, seen, and supported.

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Leah Aguirre, LCSW

Diana Rabban, LCSW

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Laura McLean, LMFT

FAQs About Individual Therapy for Relationship Issues

  • Individual therapy is beneficial if you’re experiencing recurring relationship challenges or have experienced unresolved attachment trauma. If you struggle with communication, emotional regulation, trust issues, or patterns of unhealthy relationships, therapy can help you gain insight, break cycles, and develop healthier ways of connecting with others.

  • Absolutely! Many people assume that relationship issues must be addressed in couples therapy, but individual therapy is a powerful tool for relationship growth. By working on your own emotional patterns, attachment wounds, and communication skills, you can bring positive change into your relationship.

  • Yes! We understand that accessibility is important, so we provide secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy sessions for all California residents. Whether you're in San Diego, Los Angeles, or anywhere in the state, you can receive expert support from the comfort of your home.

  • At Cove Counseling Group, therapy is a highly individualized process, and the timeline varies from person to person. Some clients notice shifts within a few sessions, while deeper emotional work may take longer. Our approach focuses on sustainable healing rather than quick fixes, ensuring you gain long-term skills for healthier relationships. For those processing past trauma or attachment wounds, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can accelerate healing by helping the brain reprocess distressing experiences more efficiently, leading to faster emotional relief and healthier relationship patterns.

  • To learn more about EMDR, including the research that supports this modality, you can visit EMDRIA’s website.

  • Yes! Many people seek therapy to process past relationships, address unresolved trauma or attachment wounds, or prepare for healthier connections in the future. Whether you’re single, dating, or in a long-term partnership, individual therapy can help you develop greater self-awareness, confidence, and emotional resilience.

  • We understand that taking the first step toward starting therapy or establishing care with a new therapist can feel daunting. This is why we offer a free consultation to help you determine if therapy with us is the right fit.

    Schedule an appointment today so we can discuss how we can work together to create healthier, more fulfilling relationships built on self-awareness and emotional well-being.