Deborah Weisberg Individual Therapy | Support for Relationships, Grief & Change

 

Life doesn’t usually fall apart all at once. More often, it’s a slow build. A relationship starts to feel strained. Grief lingers longer than expected. Anxiety shows up in everyday moments. You might still be functioning, going to work, taking care of others—but inside, something feels off.

Individual therapy offers a space to slow down and look at what’s really going on beneath the surface. My work is about helping you make sense of patterns, feelings, and experiences that may be keeping you stuck, even when you’re trying hard to move forward.

A grounded, direct approach to therapy

In our work together, I take a direct and grounded approach. That means we talk honestly about what’s not working, while also respecting how hard it can be to face these things. Therapy isn’t about quick fixes or advice that sounds good but doesn’t last. It’s about understanding yourself more clearly and creating real change over time.

My style is flexible and conversational. Some sessions may focus on current stressors—work pressure, relationship conflict, or decision-making. Other times, we may explore earlier experiences that still shape how you relate to yourself and others today. Both matter.

Support for relationship struggles

Relationships can bring comfort and meaning, but they can also be a major source of pain. You might notice the same arguments repeating, feel disconnected from your partner, or struggle with boundaries. Sometimes the issue isn’t just the relationship itself, but old patterns showing up again.

In individual therapy, we look at how you connect, protect yourself, and respond to closeness or conflict. Understanding these patterns can help you communicate more clearly, feel less reactive, and make choices that align with what you actually want in relationships.

Making space for grief and loss

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. It can come from the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a health change, or even a life that didn’t turn out the way you hoped. Many people feel pressure to “move on,” even when they’re still carrying a lot inside.

Therapy gives you space to grieve without being rushed or judged. Together, we can explore what was lost, what it meant to you, and how that loss continues to show up in your life. Grief work isn’t about forgetting—it’s about finding a way to live with the loss while staying connected to yourself and others.

Working through anxiety and emotional overwhelm

Anxiety often shows up as racing thoughts, constant worry, or a sense that you’re always on edge. You may understand logically that things are okay, yet your body and emotions don’t get the message. This can be exhausting.

In therapy, we look at both the present triggers and the deeper roots of anxiety. Understanding where these feelings come from can help reduce their grip. Over time, many people find they feel more grounded, more confident in their choices, and less controlled by fear.

Creating real, lasting change

I draw from psychodynamic therapy, which focuses on understanding how past experiences influence current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This approach helps create change that lasts, not just short-term relief.

Change doesn’t mean becoming someone else. It often means reconnecting with parts of yourself that have been pushed aside—needs, emotions, or desires that didn’t feel safe to express before. Therapy can help you build a stronger sense of self and more freedom in how you live your life.

A safe and trusting space

My role as a therapist is to create a space that feels safe, respectful, and real. Therapy works best when you feel comfortable being honest, even when things feel messy or unclear. We move at a pace that makes sense for you.

It takes courage to start therapy and to stay with it. Whether you’re dealing with relationship pain, grief, anxiety, or a general sense that something needs to change, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

If you’re looking for individual therapy that is thoughtful, direct, and supportive, I’m here to help you explore what’s been holding you back and what might be possible moving forward.