Bridge + Haven
Skilled, Compassionate, and Intuitive
Relationship Therapy
in Austin + everywhere in Texas
via Telehealth
I want to help you get to the root of what prevents you from growing and thriving. With relationship therapy, you can finally escape the disconnection and uncertainty that keeps you stuck.
You’ll learn that it’s possible to cultivate resilient relationships in the face of life’s stressors.
With curious empathy and expert guidance, I’ll help you explore your past and current relationships to understand yourself better, create strong foundations of emotional understanding, and communicate confidently when conflicts occur.
RELATIONSHIPS CAN BE CHALLENGING
Healthy Relationships Require Effort, but They Shouldn't be a Constant Struggle.
The best and most meaningful relationships can help you survive and thrive, but what happens when you feel you can’t make any of them work?
You are exhausted from feeling confused and frustrated because you don’t know what to say or do to find relief or understanding in your relationships. You want to feel relaxed knowing these constant issues can be resolved without a fight.
Do these relationship insecurities show up in your life?
You experience chronic anxiety or unease within your intimate relationships, stemming from past experiences or unresolved conflicts.
You struggle with managing your emotions effectively, particularly during relational conflict or stress.
You have experienced significant attachment wounds, whether from childhood experiences or past relationships, leading to feelings of insecurity and fear of rejection.
You carry the weight of intergenerational trauma, where patterns of emotional distress or dysfunctional relationships have been passed down through generations.
You can’t solve a puzzle with missing pieces.
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You’re both present and committed to the therapy process.
These are the goals you desire:
- Rebuild and strengthen your emotional connection so you can feel like a team again
- Uncover and address underlying issues that contribute to repeated patterns of conflict
- Gain deeper intimacy and enhance understanding of one another through a compassionate lens
You need a supportive and empathetic environment for personal growth.
These are the goals you desire:
- Explore personal challenges that keep you from finding the best relationships that are right for you
- Develop effective coping strategies in the face of relational disruptions like a loss or breakup, a new career, or a family conflict
- Discover who you truly are and who you want to become so you can set goals for a better future
You’re a fellow therapist who needs guidance on bridging your personal experiences with your effectiveness in your career.
These are the goals you desire:
- Navigate self-of-the-therapist work to enhance clients’ experiences
- Support in complex cases that may trigger internal conflict in your effectiveness as a therapist
- Grow in confidence as a clinician while ensuring high standards of care for your clients
MEET YOUR RELATIONSHIP THERAPY EXPERT
Hi, I'm Charisse!
I want to help you connect with your most authentic self, even the parts you find difficult to embrace.
When you learn to accept your whole self, you can genuinely make meaningful relationships with those around you and experience the world more courageously.
I acknowledge that each client’s concerns differ. My main goal in therapy is simple: to ensure that you feel understood and comfortable when you are at your most vulnerable.
We will collaborate to create a thoughtful therapy experience so that you will find comfort and relief. You don’t have to do it alone. I will bring a rich cultural perspective and deep curiosity to foster understanding.
You only need to bring yourself.
You are more than enough
Why choose me as your relationship therapy expert?
✨ Expertise with Heart: With over a decade of experience, I offer compassionate, evidence-based guidance to help you navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal growth.
✨ Cultural Sensitivity: My personal and professional background allows me to provide empathetic and tailored support to your unique experiences.
✨ Flexible & Convenient: Our telehealth sessions make connecting from the comfort of your home easy. If you prefer in-person meetings, I offer weekend Couples Intensives and a Pre-marital Counseling Course for a more immersive experience.
EVERYONE DESERVES LASTING RELATIONSHIPS THAT ARE
SAFE + SECURE
Here’s how relationship therapy can help:
- Reduce Anxiety and Tension: By addressing underlying attachment issues and improving emotional regulation skills, you can experience reduced anxiety and tension within your relationships.
- Increase Confidence: As you feel more secure in trusting others to form emotional bonds, you gain confidence in yourself and your ability to navigate challenges effectively.
- Improve Relationship Satisfaction: You will learn to communicate more effectively, resolve conflicts constructively, and deepen your emotional connection.
- Break Generational Patterns: You can disrupt intergenerational cycles of trauma and dysfunction by gaining insight into these patterns and making conscious choices to create healthier relationships.
WHAT IT TRULY MEANS TO CONNECT
Learning to bridge the gap when you feel disjointed can create a haven of hope and newfound confidence in navigating life’s challenges.
You can find hope in yourself and your relationships again. Relationship therapy helps bring awareness to your emotions, and because of this, you’ll discover practical ways to communicate to break out of your patterns of distance and doubt. Expressing your inner thoughts and feelings doesn’t feel so difficult anymore.
You’ll acknowledge the underlying issues that cause distress or conflict. By improving how you connect with others, you’ll heal from past hurts and build happy, healthier relationships in the future.
