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We keep having the same fight over and over

It starts with something small — a tone, a forgotten chore, a misinterpreted comment — and suddenly you’re in the same old argument again. Nothing gets resolved, and you both walk away hurt or shut down. You’re not sure how you got stuck here, but it’s exhausting.

We feel more like roommates than partners.

The connection used to be easy. Now it feels like you’re just managing a life together — the calendar, the dishes, the kids — but the intimacy and warmth are gone. You miss the laughter, the touches, and being each other’s person.

Every conversation turns into a conflict

You try to talk, but it always escalates. One of you gets defensive. The other shuts down. Before you know it, you’re both triggered, and neither of you feels safe or understood. You wonder why even the simplest talks feel so hard now.

I don’t feel seen, heard, or valued

You’re giving so much — to the relationship, the home, the kids, the job — but you feel invisible. Like your needs always come last, or your voice doesn’t matter. It’s painful to feel so alone beside someone who used to make you feel special.

We can’t agree on how to parent

You love your kids — but your parenting styles clash. What feels natural to one of you feels stressful or even wrong to the other. You worry about how your disagreements are affecting the family and whether you’re growing further apart with every hard conversation.

I’m not sure we can come back from this

Whether it’s betrayal, emotional distance, or years of unresolved hurt — it feels like there’s a wall between you. You still care. But you wonder if love is enough. Therapy can help you find clarity, rebuild trust, and decide what kind of relationship you want — and deserve — moving forward.

What if I told you that the tension and silence you sometimes feel can open the door to deeper connection and understanding? Instead of feeling stuck in arguments or withdrawal, you could learn gentle ways to listen and support each other—helping your relationship grow into a place of safety and warmth.

Ready to build a stronger, more connected relationship?
Schedule your first session today and take the first step toward lasting change.

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    Clarify the patterns

    Together, we identify the invisible cycles that keep you stuck—conflict loops, emotional shutdowns, or avoidance of hard topics. We gently bring awareness to what’s not working so you both feel seen, not blamed.

  • Rebuild Emotional Safety

    You can’t grow when you’re walking on eggshells. We work to restore trust, soften defensiveness, and help you understand each other’s deeper emotional needs—even when it’s hard to say out loud.

  • Strengthen Communication & Connection

    I’ll guide you in practicing new ways of speaking, listening, and relating—so that you can express what you really feel and need, without escalating or shutting down.

  • Create a New Relationship Vision

    With tools, insight, and support, you’ll co-create a new path forward—one rooted in emotional intimacy, mutual respect, and the capacity to weather life’s challenges together.

FEELING DRAINED by constant arguments?
Lost in silence, or overwhelmed by DOUBTS about your relationship?
You’re NOT ALONE!!—and it doesn’t have to stay this way.

NOW is the time to break free from frustration and start building the CONNECTION AND TRUST you both deserve.

Take the first step today toward a CALMER, AND MORE LOVING relationship that LASTS

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It’s completely normal to feel afraid that therapy will bring up more pain or make things worse.
You might catch yourself avoiding difficult conversations or doubting if change is even possible.
But you don’t have to carry that fear alone—I’ll help you face these challenges with care and guide you toward healing together.

What if I told you I know exactly what you're feeling?

You're exhausted — emotionally worn down by the same arguments, the same silence, the same confusion about how it all became this hard. You might feel invisible, or like you're walking on eggshells, bracing for the next blow-up or shutdown. Maybe you’ve even thought about leaving — not because you don’t care, but because you don’t know how to fix things anymore.

You miss laughing together. You miss feeling like teammates. And you're scared this is just what your relationship has become. But it doesn't have to stay this way. There’s a way out of the stuck loop. And it starts with one step — reaching out.

Every conversation about the kids turned into a power struggle. Joanna helped us understand what was underneath our reactions — now we parent like a team instead of opponents.

We used to argue about everything — the dishes, the weekend plans, how we spoke to each other. Now we actually hear each other. We can disagree without destroying the moment, and that’s something I never thought we’d have.

We felt like strangers in our own home. I used to wonder if we were too far gone — now we fall asleep holding hands again

We used to avoid talking because everything turned into a fight. Now we talk about the hard stuff — and it actually brings us closer

After the betrayal, I didn’t think I could ever trust him again. But therapy gave us a path back to honesty and safety. We rebuilt from the ground up — and it was worth it.

I came to therapy thinking I was ready to leave. I didn’t expect to fall back in love — with my partner, and with myself.

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Joanna Bienko-Czerniski, LCSW Providing individual and couples psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, impostor syndrome, maternal mental health, and the lasting impact of childhood abuse and emotional neglect. Compassionate, trauma-informed care serving the Reno/Tahoe area .

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  • 180 W Huffaker Ln, #302, Reno, NV 89511
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