How you interact with the people in your life may be a combination of what you learned as a child and the challenges you are facing now. Effective communication can help you get your needs met and help you feel better about your interactions with others.
I'm sure you don't really want to end up in arguments and hostility. I'm also certain that you would prefer that you could find a way to avoid the anger and frustration that comes when you just don't know the words to say to get what you need.
Maybe you just haven't learned some good communication strategies. Or perhaps you carry with you some coping skills and reactions you learned as a child that you just don't yet know how to change. Whatever the reason, if you end up in angry debates, anxious, and feeling stressed - or if you simply withdraw in frustration - now might be the time for you to get some help.
If you would like some help figuring it all out, please contact me for an appointment or to schedule a free telephone consultation. Together, we can identify the reasons for your struggle so that you can have a more productive and happier life.
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Beverly Hills/Los Angeles, California - Counseling and Consultation
Karen Wulfson, MFT · 310 475-1759