relationship OCD (ROCD) and actual relationship problems can feel almost identical on the surface. both can involve doubt, anxiety, and overthinking. the difference is in the pattern behind the doubt.

common signs of anxious attachment include fear of abandonment, overthinking communication, needing frequent reassurance, emotional hypervigilance, and anxiety when a partner feels distant.

why understanding your patterns doesn’t change them, why relationship patterns repeat (even after insight), and how to actually change relationship patterns.

learn about neurodivergent support needs, tips for supporting a neurodivergent loved one, and more.

shelby howell, kristen goossens, and andrea james provide therapy for teenagers (ages 13+) and young adults through in-person counseling in asheville, as well as secure online therapy for clients across NC.

receiving a later in life Autism diagnosis can be so validating to better understand yourself and your struggles. it may feel like an “AHA!” moment where the lightbulb clicks.

Cosmopolitan recently asked me to weigh in on the toxic “Date Them Till You Hate Them” trend. Here are my unabridged thoughts for your reading pleasure.

if you find yourself repeating the same cycles or feeling stuck in relationships, know that change is possible. therapy is a space to explore these challenges, gain insight, and develop the tools to create the kind of relationships you deserve—with others and with yourself.

whether you’re curious about kink, actively engaged in a kink lifestyle, or struggling to navigate the intersection of kink and daily life, therapy can be a powerful tool for self-discovery, healing, and growth.

to get help with disordered eating, please reach out to Andrea@TheBreakupTherapist.com. 

if you’re seeking grief counseling in asheville, nc or online grief counseling anywhere in north carolina, please get in touch: Alice@TheBreakupTherapist.com.

things to consider before you ghost.

kim vervain offers therapy for parents, therapy for new parents, therapy for homeschool parents, and others both in-person in asheville, nc.

in some cases, a more targeted approach—like EMDR—that addresses the root cause of trauma, can be incredibly effective.

andrea james provides therapy for avoidant attachment in asheville, north carolina and virtually via telehealth across north carolina.

kristen goossens works with new to therapy clients of all ages, particularly young adults starting therapy, in person in asheville, nc. kristen also offers therapy for young adults online across north carolina.

accelerated resolution therapy (ART) is a progressive therapy designed to help you process difficult emotions and experiences more effectively.

kelsey reep offers in-person sessions in asheville, nc and virtual sessions across north carolina for anyone seeking abortion support.

both in asheville and virtually across north carolina

let’s see if that’s a good thing….