Fran Weiss, LCSW-R, BCD, DCSW, CGP, Psychotherapist

Just because it is hard to do, does not mean it is impossible to achieve

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Relationships, Love, and Loneliness

Patterns of disconnection, people-pleasing, fear of closeness, or feeling unseen

Whether you’re single or partnered, relationships can be deeply challenging. Struggles with intimacy, attachment, commitment, and loneliness often reflect patterns that began long before adulthood.

Does this sound like you?

• New York feels lonely despite being surrounded by people
• You can’t seem to find—or keep—the right partner
• You fear closeness, commitment, or the “next step”
• You’re drawn to the wrong people or stuck in unhealthy relationships
• You struggle to leave relationships you know aren’t good for you
• You feel love-sick, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck
• You sabotage relationships that start to feel safe or promising
• Your marriage no longer feels the way it once did

We are wired for attachment. When early relational experiences go awry, those patterns tend to repeat in adult relationships—often outside of awareness. The past doesn’t disappear; it quietly shapes how we love.

If this resonates, I offer to be your therapy co-pilot—a steady presence to help you navigate the emotional ups and downs of relationships with greater clarity and confidence.

Together, we can:

• Understand what’s blocking connection and fulfillment
• Identify and shift repeating relationship patterns
• Explore how your past influences your present
• Strengthen emotional resilience and self-trust
• Replace old patterns with healthier ways of relating
• Help you move forward toward deeper connection and lasting intimacy

Change is possible—even when these struggles feel longstanding.

I am available to answer any questions you might have about individual or group therapy options so please feel free to contact me. I would be happy to hear from you.

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