top of page
Leaves Shadow

Relational Distress

What you put into the relationships and friendships in your life never seems to be enough. The sense of closeness, satisfaction, and joy that relationships are supposed to offer is always out of reach. You seem to be always left feeling frustrated, misunderstood, and worried.

“The surprising finding is that our relationships and how happy we are in our relationships has a powerful influence on our health.”
-
Robert Waldinger, director of the “Harvard Happiness Study

The quality of the relationships in our lives has a powerful impact on our wellbeing and sense of self. Yet, even some of the most accomplished find themselves running into the same relationship walls over and over again - leaving you feeling exhausted from trying to get out of a maze that puts you back in the same spot.

 

You're not "damaged" or "bad" for having hard feelings. It's only natural to want to be respected and cherished by others. You don't need to always shrink or bend yourself just to make relationships "work." Let's work together to understand the dynamics and patterns in your relationships, sit with tough feelings, and map out your own way toward fulfilling connections.

Hands joined together

Schedule a free phone call to learn more:

© 2025 by Mandy Lu, PsyD. Powered and secured by Wix

bottom of page