“Helping individuals improve their relationships is the area I feel I am most passionate about. I feel that we live in a world where intense conflict is normalized. This does not encourage people to focus on foundational conflict resolution skills, identifying their emotions and effective communication. Improving relationships start with developing skills and how we speak to ourselves.”
-Ericka Latham
Do any of these symptoms describe your feelings or aspects of your relationships?
Excessive anxiety or worry about your relationships.
Sadness or depression related to the relationship or its challenges.
High-stress levels or overwhelming feelings.
Frequent conflict with friends, family members, or other relationships.
Low self-esteem or feelings of insecurity in your relationship.
Types of Relationship Problems
Trust/Infidelity.
Communication issues.
Financial challenges.
Issues around sex or intimacy.
Life transitions.
Violence and Abuse.
Healthy relationships have accountability, cooperation, honesty, safety, support, and trust. Whether you are single, in a long-term partnership, or recently divorced, it's essential to understand your communication style, behavior in relationships, and feel more secure in these relationships. Explore resources that'll help you create open conversations, identify issues, and more. I assist individuals process these challenges, develop skills, and regain their voice in relationships.
Some individuals could be referred for family or couples counseling to address the identified issues. However, individual therapy helps to provide support throughout this process.
Therapy: Seek out therapy for both the individual, family, or couple that can offer professional help to address these issues.
Social support: When you’re facing relationship challenges, it can be beneficial to turn to the other trusted people in your life. Opening up to a support person or a trusted friend can help change your perception and remind you that you have other people you love and rely on when situations become difficult. If you are experiencing violence, consider asking loved ones for a safe place to stay.
Self-care: If you’re experiencing chronic stress, a low mood, or high anxiety levels, self-care can help you take care of your mental and physical health. Avoid caffeine, eat a balanced diet, make time for regular exercise, get enough sleep, and engage in hobbies that can help boost your mood and ease your symptoms.
Hotlines:If you are experiencing violence, have suicidal thoughts, or need immediate mental health support, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. The following resources are also available.
National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline 1-800-950-NAMI.
Idea: There is only one true love.
Reality: There is rarely only one person you can love. The reality is that you can deeply and sincerely love many different people in different ways and at different stages of your life.
Idea: Fighting is natural and good for a relationship.
Reality: Though disagreements are part and parcel of every relationship, they are not always enhancing. To be helpful, they must be ultimately resolvable or they can damage the relationship.
Idea: Sexual chemistry is a must for a relationship to succeed.
Reality: Though physical attraction enhances any relationship, continued sexual passion is not always necessary for a relationship to be successful.
