Sally Kennedy LMHC LMFT provides in-person and online appointments in Indianapolis, Call today 317-345-4065!
You see the statistics and hear other couples cite money, infidelity, or an imbalance of power, among other issues, as the reason their relationship or marriage ended. And while these aren't always preventable through better communication, poor or absent communication allows problems to escalate. Sally Kennedy, a licensed marriage and family therapist serving Indianapolis, IN, and the surrounding regions online and in-person, offers assistance with communication issues to strengthen your bond and solve relationship problems.
Patterns of Communication Problems
Many different types of communication problems can arise in a relationship. Sometimes, one person withdraws when the other tries to express their thoughts or feelings. Many people struggle to see the other person's point of view or even have trouble recognizing the reasons for their own reactions. It's possible a partner will cling to their opinion and not be willing to compromise or respect differences.
Due to assumptions and misinterpretations, couples don't always understand each other’s needs. One person may try to bring up discussions when the other partner is tired, in a bad mood from work, or is preoccupied, which leads to a breakdown in communication and potentially an argument.
A partner could shut down and refuse to speak on a subject. And one person may always be the one compromising, and begin harboring resentment toward the other.
And these are merely some communication issues that can occur.
Building Communication Skills with Therapy
When you schedule couples therapy with Sally in Indianapolis, IN, you'll have a safe space to work through the specific conflicts and general communication problems that are coming between you. It's important to be open and honest. Know Sally isn't there to take a side but, instead, will help you both work on listening.
Sally practices Emotionally Focused Therapy, which is a short-term form of therapy based on attachment theory. It holds that we fulfill certain patterns in our relationships based on our experiences as children, and that understanding these attachment styles allows us to recognize what we need from a relationship and how our emotions can bias our interpretations of a situation toward a fearful response.
Through therapy, you will learn to empathize and genuinely "hear" one another. Since learning to work on resolutions requires constructive communication, you may practice expressing your feelings without making assumptions about what the other person is thinking.
Tone plays a huge role in how a person interprets what you say, so, during therapy, you both may learn to recognize how word choice, tone, and body language affect what a partner hears.
For couples to become stronger they need solid communication skills, and Sally Kennedy can help whether you schedule an online visit or an in-office one in Indianapolis, IN.
Call 317-345-4065 today.