THERAPY WITH ERMA
Erma Kyriakos, LMFT
For the high-conflict relationship.
Therapy designed for those facing communication challenges and emotional turbulence in their relationship. Begin to experience the peace of deep connection once more.
Change starts here.
I help couples and people in relationships who are struggling with their relationship(s) and can't stop the cycle of defensiveness, blame, and disconnection between themselves.
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When my clients come to therapy, they have tried to work out their conflict on their own to no avail, leaving them feeling defeated and hopeless. Others come to me because they can see they need support with their communication - or - they genuinely do not understand how the state of their relationship got to this point. They want to find deeper meaning, learn skills, and discover underlying motivations.
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When they first come in, they don't know how to stop the arguing before it gets out of control, often saying hurtful things they don't mean and continuing a frustrating cycle they have experienced many times before. On the other hand, clients describe how big, important topics tend to get swept under the rug. The topic has become so dusty, just lying under the surface of daily interactions, that they have no clue how to even broach the topic anymore.
Clients sometimes ask me if their relationship is salvageable as it feels like any time they try to connect, it ends up with both people feeling hurt, unseen, and misunderstood. ​​ ​​
My name is Erma Kyriakos
I help couples, families and individuals of all genders, races, and sexual identities get 'unstuck' in their relationships so they can start to feel relief. I work in-person in Sebastopol, CA and serve all of California through telehealth. If you are feeling alone and misunderstood in your relationship and don't know where to start - please reach out for a free 15 minute consultation and read more.
Look - I get it. I know what this feels like, and I can help.
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The good news is that we are not doomed to repeat the same cycle we are in today. Our brains, our hearts, and our bodies are very capable of change, and there is a mountain of research that supports this. It's not your fault that no one taught you these invaluable skills on how to operate as a team, but it is now your responsibility to seek change and brave the uncharted territory. Change is absolutely possible!
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You deserve to learn the tools that we didn't get from our family of origin, that can loosen the grip of old patterns and leave you with a feeling of calm and hope as we approach your unique couple situation.​
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You deserve to feel at peace in your own relationship.
