Therapy and Relationship Conflict
Difficulties navigating relationships, whether at home or at work, arise often. Emotions erupt that leave us feeling very alone and isolated from dearest friends, partners, or colleagues. If these feelings become frequent, persistent, and interfere with the richness of our daily living, it may be time to address why interpersonal relationships spark conflict. In therapy, we will work to help to alleviate emotional discomfort, develop skills to navigate emotional distress when it arises, gain understanding of underlying tensions and conflict, and learn about tools for effective communication so that you feel more connected to others in a very real way.
Relationship difficulties occur in partnerships, marriages, and work-settings, with your boss, with your employees, with friends and/or with colleagues. Together, we will identify powerful feelings when problems arise and what triggers troublesome responses in you. Examining what occurs in communication with others and developing skills for improving interactions as well as learning to manage intense emotions are part of the therapeutic process.
I am a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Practice; if you are thinking about divorce, there are various alternatives to the acrimonious process of litigation. A collaborative divorce may be a good solution for you.
I strive to help you become more conscious of how you are feeling when you relate with others so that you can be your most authentic self in all your relationships, at home and at work.
I also work with people who are suffering from symptoms related to depression and trauma.
A licensed clinical psychologist, Constance Burton, PsyD, provides affordable psychotherapy for relationship conflict, depression, and trauma. Her two offices are easily located in San Francisco (3352A Sacramento St., San Francisco, CA 94118) and Palo Alto, CA (560 Oxford St., Suite 6B, Palo Alto, CA 94306). These locations are accessible from many Peninsula locations such as Menlo Park, Mountain View, San Mateo, Burlingame, and other major Bay Area cities. Telephone: (650) 465-5527 or email connie@drconnieburton.com. For a Site Map, click here.