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    Therapy for Individuals

    One-on-one work to shift what's stuck.

    Even when only one person does the work, the relationship can change.

    Who this is for

    Individuals who want to do the relational work — whether their partner is in therapy with them or not. Whether they're partnered, single, dating, or somewhere in between.

    This is for people who recognize their own patterns showing up across relationships and want to understand what's beneath them. Who want to communicate differently. Who want to feel more whole, in or out of partnership.

    What we'll focus on

    Together, we'll look at the recurring dynamics in your closest relationships — not to assign blame, but to understand the deeper patterns.

    We'll work with what arises in the present, in your body, and in your history. You'll begin to recognize your triggers, soften toward yourself, and respond from a more grounded place.

    This isn't about becoming a different person. It's about meeting the parts of you that have been waiting for attention.

    Logistics
    • Weekly 45-minute sessions, online
    • Open-ended — we work at your pace
    • Focused on relationship patterns, attachment, intimacy, and self
    • Whether or not your partner is involved
    • California residents only

    Logistics and fit are discussed during your free consultation.

    A quiet morning by the window with tea and an open book
    The arc of the work

    A slow, honest unfolding.

    1. 01

      Notice

      Begin to see the patterns you've lived inside — without judgment.

    2. 02

      Understand

      Trace where they come from. Make sense of why they made sense.

    3. 03

      Soften

      Meet the parts of you that have been holding the weight.

    4. 04

      Choose

      Practice responding from a more grounded, integrated place.

    What clients say
    We came to Fanshen at one of the toughest moments in our marriage, unsure if we would make it another year. Through all of our sessions — love, understanding, forgiveness, and growth flourished.
    — Former Couple
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    Let's start with a free conversation.

    A 20-minute consultation so we can see if we're a fit — and so you can get a feel for how I work.

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