Relationship Therapy for Friends, Family & Work

Relationship Therapy Beyond Couples

Healthy relationships are central to our well-being — whether with friends, family, coworkers, or even ourselves. But when communication breaks down or boundaries feel unclear, it can leave us feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or misunderstood.

At New Light Counseling, we offer compassionate relationship therapy designed to help you navigate challenges in all types of relationships — beyond just romantic ones.

Common Relationship Challenges We Address

Difficulty setting or maintaining healthy boundaries
Feeling unheard, dismissed, or taken for granted
Conflict with family members or friends that feels stuck or unresolved
Struggles with communication styles and expressing needs clearly
Managing workplace relationships and stress
Navigating complex family dynamics or caregiving roles

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How Relationship Therapy Can Help

Our trauma-informed, client-centered approach focuses on building skills and awareness that empower you to:

Understand your patterns and triggers in relationships
Communicate assertively and listen effectively
Create and maintain clear, respectful boundaries
Heal from past relational wounds and build trust
Foster connection while honoring your needs

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Is It Time to Consider Relationship Counseling?

You don’t have to be in a romantic partnership to benefit from therapy. Relationship counseling can support you in navigating challenges with friends, family members, coworkers, or anyone you’re closely connected to. If you’ve been asking yourself questions like these, therapy might help:

Why do I keep experiencing the same issues in my friendships or family relationships?
Why do I feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained after interacting with certain people?
Is this relationship healthy — or am I ignoring red flags?
How can I improve my communication and set boundaries without guilt?
Is there a way to repair this relationship, or is it time to let go?

At New Light Counseling in Altamonte Springs, we specialize in interpersonal therapy for non-romantic relationships — helping you explore patterns, strengthen communication skills, and build healthier, more fulfilling connections.

Whether you're struggling with a difficult family member, a stressful coworker dynamic, or a friendship that feels out of balance, therapy offers a safe space to unpack what’s happening and work toward change.

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Why Choose New Light Counseling for Relationship Therapy?

Deeply relational, trauma-informed care tailored to your unique story
Supportive environment to explore sensitive relational dynamics
In-person and virtual sessions for flexibility
Insurance accepted and sliding scale available

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Healthy relationships are possible — and you deserve to feel seen, heard, and respected in all your connections.

Contact New Light Counseling today for a free 15-minute

consultation and start strengthening the relationships that matter.

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Your Relationship Therapist

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Jessica Loerop, MA

Experienced in working with young adults dealing with anxiety, self-harm, and life transitions.

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Ashley McAuliffe, LMHC

Specializes in trauma-informed care, EMDR, and anxiety treatment for adults.

Therapy that Fits Your Life

We offer flexible scheduling, in-person sessions in Altamonte Springs, and secure online therapy across Florida. We are in-network with Aetna and Cigna, and offer affordable self-pay options with sliding scale rates.