Mountain View / Palo Alto California Psychologist Nancy Wesson, Ph.D. provides relationship counseling, self-esteem, anxiety, dating and shyness, depression and codependency

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How can counseling help me get into a good relationship?
In general, counseling can help you save time, energy, and difficulty when looking for a relationship. Counseling can help you:

  • Find ways to meet potentially good partners.
  • Understand what you are looking for in a relationship.
  • Identify potential partners who will work out well for you. i.e. “fit you.”
  • Identify potential partners who are ready for a commitment if that is what you are looking for.
  • Identify red flag issues in relationships sooner thus avoiding
    relationships which will not work out for you.

The next step: relationship maintenance
Counseling can help you:

  • Understand how you relate to other people.
  • Identify issues which may be interfering with your ability to develop
    closeness.
  • Build your self-esteem so that you are more willing to take emotional
    risks.
  • Resolve conflict without hurting the relationship.
  • Learn how to maintain a successful relationship.

See also 7 suggestions for a Lasting Relationship, Stages of a relationship, and 15 traits of a healthy relationship


For an appointment for counseling for relationship issues, shyness,
self-esteem issues, codependency, or other psychological concerns call or text:

Dr. Nancy Wesson at (650) 965-7332      E-mail Dr. Nancy Wesson

Professional background & approach to counseling of Nancy Wesson, Ph.D.