Therapy for Dating:
Break Free from Old Patterns. Find the Healthy Love You Deserve.
Do any of these feel or sound familiar?
“I keep attracting emotionally unavailable partners.”
“Nothing ever works out.”
“I spiral when someone doesn’t text back right away.”
“I’m feeling burnt out from dating
“I feel like it’s never going to happen for me.”
“I feel behind everyone else.”
“Why do I keep dating the wrong people?”
If you’re nodding along or these hit a little too hard, you’re not alone. These are some of the most common struggles our clients share when they come to us for therapy for dating. The good news? These thoughts and beliefs aren’t permanent and with the right support, you can create a new narrative—one that is empowering and reflective of your inherent worth.
Why Dating Feels So Hard (and How Therapy Can Help)
Dating can be exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming, discouraging, and even exhausting. Putting yourself out there means being vulnerable over and over again, which can lead to feelings of helplessness, rejection, and burnout.
If you find yourself stuck in the same painful patterns—dating emotionally unavailable partners, falling into situationships, or wondering why you keep attracting the “wrong” people—you’re not alone. We see you. It’s rough out there.
At Cove Counseling Group, we understand that these struggles don’t just come from “bad luck in dating.” They often stem from deeper attachment wounds and relational trauma that shape the way you see yourself, the partners you’re drawn to, and how you navigate love.
Our trauma-informed therapists specialize in helping you uncover and heal these root causes. Using EMDR, parts work, and attachment-focused therapy, we’ll work together to break the cycle of painful dating patterns, release the anxiety that keeps you second-guessing yourself, and help you build the confidence to create the healthy, fulfilling relationships you truly deserve.
Our Trauma-Informed Approach
At Cove Counseling Group, we use a trauma-informed approach. That means we understand how deeply past experiences can impact the present—and we never reduce dating struggles to “just pick better partners.”
Instead, we look at the whole picture: your story, your nervous system, and the protective parts of you that have been trying to keep you safe.
Our specialties include:
EMDR for dating anxiety and past heartbreak
Parts Work (IFS-informed) to heal the parts of you that feel unworthy, fearful, or overly self-protective
Attachment-focused therapy to help you build secure, connected relationships
This integrated approach helps create lasting change, not just short-term fixes.
Who We Help
Therapy for dating may be right for you if:
You’re tired of the cycle of unavailable or unhealthy relationships
You struggle with dating anxiety or fear of rejection
You feel “stuck” between craving a relationship and fearing losing it
You want to break generational or family patterns
You’re ready to find—not just love—but healthy love
What Therapy for Dating Looks Like (and What to Expect)
Your therapist will work collaboratively with you to understand your story and dating challenges, identify unhelpful patterns of behavior and narratives, and begin healing the underlying wounds that are keeping you stuck.
Together, you’ll:
Explore your relationship history and attachment patterns
Use trauma-focused modalities including EMDR and parts work to clear unhealed attachment wounds or unresolved trauma
Practice new ways of relating to others and how to set boundaries
Build confidence in yourself and your ability to choose healthy partners and relationships
Every session is tailored to your unique experience and goals.
Schedule a free 15-min consultation with a Cove therapist today!
Start Dating From a Place of Empowerment
Yes, dating can be hard—but it doesn’t have to keep draining your energy, self-worth, or hope. You don’t have to keep repeating the same painful patterns, either.
With the right support, you can:
Heal the wounds from past relationships and dating hardship
Build deep self-trust and self-worth
Date with greater intention and confidence
Therapy for dating can help you stop settling, stop second-guessing, and start pursuing healthy love from a place of security and strength.