Even the strongest relationships hit points of tension. Sometimes, it’s ongoing arguments that never really resolve. Other times, it’s the silence that grows louder between two people who care but can’t seem to communicate anymore.
Conflict isn’t always a sign something’s broken — it’s often a sign that needs, boundaries, or emotions aren’t being fully understood or expressed.
At Outside Therapy, we help you uncover what’s beneath the surface so you can rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and create relationships that feel balanced, not exhausting.
Conflict can show up in many ways:
Frequent misunderstandings or circular arguments
Avoiding hard conversations out of fear they’ll turn into fights
Feeling unseen, unappreciated, or emotionally disconnected
Struggling with jealousy, resentment, or unmet expectations
Repeating the same issues in new relationships
Walking on eggshells or shutting down to avoid tension
Healthy relationships require emotional skills most of us were never taught — how to listen without defending, how to speak without attacking, and how to repair after conflict.
Underneath most relational struggles are deeper patterns like:
Unresolved personal stress or trauma carried into the relationship
Communication styles that clash instead of connect
Boundary confusion — giving too much or holding back too tightly
Fear of vulnerability or rejection
Emotional burnout from caretaking or over-functioning
Therapy helps you identify these patterns and replace them with tools for calm, clarity, and real connection.
Our therapy for relationships and conflict uses evidence-based and compassionate methods that rebuild trust and communication:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Helps couples and individuals identify emotional needs and express them effectively.
Gottman-Informed Strategies: Strengthens friendship, conflict management, and shared meaning in relationships.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindful communication.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Supports growth through empathy, flexibility, and shared values.
Whether you’re working on your marriage, healing family relationships, or improving communication with coworkers, therapy gives you tools to show up differently — and to be heard.
At Outside Therapy, every service begins with a clear plan and measurable goals.
We combine modern mental health science with whole-person care, drawing from modalities like:
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) for mindset and motivation
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) for thought and behavior change
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) for emotional balance
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma recovery
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) for OCD and anxiety disorders
Positive Psychology to promote purpose and resilience
We don’t do “forever therapy.” We do focused, intentional work that helps you reach a finish line and maintain your progress long after sessions end.