Relationship Counseling

in Walnut Creek, CA

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Helping you feel more connected in your relationships, starting with yourself.

You may be the reliable one who shows up for your partner, friends, or family, but still feel unsure of how to show up for yourself. Maybe you avoid conflict, say “yes” when you mean “no,” or feel guilty any time you try to set a boundary. Or maybe you find yourself replaying conversations in your head, wondering if you said the wrong thing.

Relationship struggles don’t always have a clear explanation. Even if you can’t quite explain it, what you’re feeling is still real. You might notice tension that doesn’t go away, feel emotionally drained, or find yourself questioning whether your needs really matter in the relationships that are supposed to feel safe.

Through Relationship Counseling in Walnut Creek, CA, with me, Emily Kitts, we’ll explore the habits, experiences and beliefs that shape how you relate to others. Together, we’ll clarify what you need and what’s getting in the way so you can start building relationships that feel better to be in.

Signs You Need Relationship Counseling

You don’t have to be in constant conflict to know something isn’t working. Relationship struggles can show up in quieter ways, too.

You may benefit from Relationship Counseling in Walnut Creek, CA if you’re:

  • Dealing with self-doubt in relationships

  • Avoiding conflict to keep the peace

  • Feeling emotionally drained after conversations

  • Feeling stuck in one-sided relationships

  • Wanting a deeper emotional connection

  • Experiencing guilt in relationships that makes it hard to speak up

  • Wishing relationships felt more balanced and respectful

How Relationship Counseling Can Help

Relationship therapy gives you more than just a space to talk. It helps you understand what’s been getting in the way and gives you tools to feel more connected to others. If you’re facing trust issues, communication struggles, or are stuck in the same cycles that leave you exhausted, therapy can help you make real, lasting changes.

Maybe it feels hard to ask for what you need without second-guessing yourself. Maybe speaking up feels uncomfortable, or setting boundaries brings on guilt. Or maybe closeness feels tricky. You want to feel safe and understood, but it’s hard to let your guard down.

Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll work at your pace. 

In our work, we’ll explore:

  • Understanding what’s behind your relationship patterns and how to shift them

  • Setting and maintaining emotional boundaries without guilt

  • Exploring what gets in the way of a deeper emotional connection

  • Strengthening self-worth in relationships

  • Building confidence in communication

I also offer EMDR for clients dealing with deeper relational wounds, including those from childhood, past partnerships, or painful experiences that still feel unresolved.

With time, therapy can help you feel more confident in who you are and more connected in the relationships that matter.

What Working Together Looks Like

We’ll start with whatever’s showing up in your life right now. Maybe a relationship that feels out of sync, a boundary that’s hard to stick to, or a pattern you’re tired of repeating.

In our sessions, I offer:

  • A steady, compassionate presence

  • Thoughtful questions and honest reflections

  • Gentle challenges when things feel stuck

  • Practical tools for everyday relational stress

  • Trauma-informed support when old experiences show up in the present

If it’s helpful, we can also bring in EMDR, therapy for breakups, or other approaches to help you move through what’s been hard and create space for something new. 

Whether you're navigating through friendship strain, looking for couples counseling services, or rebuilding and need therapy after infidelity, we’ll work at your pace, with warmth, honesty, and care.

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Let’s Start Strengthening Your Relationships

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, working through betrayal, or just craving a deeper emotional connection, Relationship Counseling in Walnut Creek with Emily Kitts can help you reconnect with yourself and feel more comfortable in your relationships. 

Let’s talk about what’s been hard and what could be different. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Relationship Counseling

  • It’s completely normal to wonder that, and you’re not alone. When relationships feel tough, it’s easy to blame yourself. But therapy isn’t about finding fault. Together, we’ll look at what’s been happening and where it comes from. Then we’ll explore what might feel better moving forward, with compassion instead of criticism.

  • Not at all. I work with both individuals and couples. You might be dealing with relationship stress, healing after a breakup, or looking for support in your marriage. Whatever you’re facing, we’ll focus on what matters most to you. Everything we do is tailored to your needs and goals.

  • Not at all. I work with both individuals and couples. You might be dealing with relationship stress, healing after a breakup, or looking for support in your marriage. Whatever you’re facing, we’ll focus on what matters most to you. Everything we do is tailored to your needs and goals.

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Ready to Book A Free Consultation?

At Emily Kitts Therapy in Walnut Creek, I offer one-on-one counseling that helps you move through anxiety, stress, and relationship challenges with clarity and support. I also offer virtual therapy across California.