Mareesa Bruny
Are you looking to improve your communication, strengthen your relationships, and manage conflict more effectively? Interpersonal skills are the foundation of healthy and thriving relationships—both personal and professional. If you are recovering from an emotionally abusive or narcissistic relationship and feel disconnected from yourself, therapy can also help you rebuild your identity, strengthen your relationship with yourself, and develop healthier relationship patterns. I am a relationship counselor, currently providing individual and group therapy for adults aged 18 and older. I specialize in helping clients improve their relationship with themselves through personal growth and the development of healthier interpersonal skills, including communication, conflict resolution, anger management, boundary-setting, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills. Many individuals struggling in unhealthy, emotionally abusive, or narcissistic relationship dynamics often lose their sense of self, confidence, voice, and emotional balance within those relationships. A major focus of my work is helping clients reconnect with themselves, rebuild healthier patterns, and strengthen how they show up in relationships with others.
I envision successful treatment completion as achieving improved communication, deeper understanding in relationships, and strengthened emotional bonds.
How you relate to yourself impacts every relationship in your life. When you learn to communicate effectively, set healthy boundaries, manage emotions, and navigate challenges in healthier ways, your relationships often become stronger, more balanced, and more fulfilling. This growth can improve confidence, reduce stress, and support overall emotional wellness. I provide a supportive environment where clients can increase self-awareness, create meaningful change, and develop healthier connections with themselves and others. Schedule an appointment with me to begin your wellness journey.
First session
You can expect a compassionate and supportive environment where we will work together to enhance your connections. Whether you're facing communication issues, managing conflicts, or seeking to strengthen your bond, I will provide tailored strategies and coping skills to address your unique needs. Through effective techniques like CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused Therapy, we will focus on your personal growth and emotional well-being, empowering you to build healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
Strengths
As a counselor, I believe my greatest strengths lie in my ability to create a safe and non-judgmental space for open communication and exploration. I am dedicated to understanding your unique challenges and helping you develop practical strategies to improving your interpersonal relationships by enhancing communication skills, conflict resolution skills, etc. to foster deeper connections. My approach integrates empathy, expertise in various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused Therapy, and a commitment to empowering you to achieve meaningful and lasting changes in your relationships.
Ideal clients
You are my ideal client if you are seeking to improve yourself in order to improve your relationships, whether they are romantic, familial, or platonic. If you are facing challenges such as communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, or emotional distance. If you are open to personal growth and willing to explore your own behaviors and patterns within relationships. If you are committed to developing healthier, more fulfilling interactions and is motivated to learn effective strategies and coping skills to enhance your overall well-being and the quality of your relationships.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet your unique needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you identify and change negative thought patterns that affect your relationships. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches you skills for managing emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) focuses on finding practical solutions and building on your strengths to quickly address relationship challenges. Together, these methods provide a comprehensive approach to enhancing your relationships and personal well-being.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Top specialties
Peer Relationships
Other specialties
Anger Management
Coping Skills
Self Esteem
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)