Linda Alphenaar

It rarely happens that people do not want to connect, or that they are not genuinely trying. More often, we have simply lost our way. Interference has crept in, we get caught up in fixed patterns, or we have lost our curiosity for one another. In relationship therapy, I help people find each other again.

When both partners manage to show a little of their vulnerability, things almost always start to shift. That requires a safe environment. In my sessions, I create clarity and calm, so we can look at what is really happening between you. Ultimately, we often all want the same thing: to be seen, to be understood, and to be loved.

As a therapist, I am sharp and direct. Together with you, I look for thinking errors, assumptions and patterns that no longer serve you. Without judgment, but honestly. Sometimes it helps to take things seriously, and sometimes it helps to be able to laugh about them. Through my work with many different clients, I can often help you put things in perspective. What feels unusual to someone usually turns out to be very human.

I look forward to working with you. Making an appointment takes courage. From there, we can explore together what is going on, and get things moving again where they have stalled. I cannot solve your problems for you, but I am happy to stand by your side.