Tailored care
Our Approach to Conflict & Connection
I utilize Relational Life Therapy (RLT) to guide you toward a relationship that aligns with your values. RLT is not your typical therapy model. As we often say, "other therapies will teach you skills; we work with the part of you that won’t use them."
My approach is grounded in the belief that we must look beyond surface-level arguments. We combine deep exploration of interpersonal dynamics with practical tools, offering a space where you can be honest about your struggles and hopeful about your future.
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What to Expect in Your Sessions
In our sessions, we move beyond just "talking it out." We will reflect on the damaging patterns that lead to ineffective communication and an absence of resolution in your relationship.
Together, we will identify your specific trigger points and "relational stances"—those things you always do when fighting—and examine how those stances perpetuate unhealthy relating. From there, we explore underneath those defenses to understand how they once served you, and why it feels like you “have no other choice” in the heat of the moment.
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Why Choose Us: The Path to Resolution
Our specialty is relationships. We learn to approach them with a beginner’s mindset, staying open to the ongoing practice of inviting intimacy in. Our ability to speak to these matters comes not only from years of training and certification but through living the practice of relationality every day in our own lives. Through our work, you can achieve:
New Perspectives
Professional therapists
Safe Environment
Confidential sessions
Tailored Strategies
Personalized plans
Long-term Support
Ongoing assistance
How to get started
Begin Your Relationship Recovery
1.
Schedule a Free Consultation
At our practice, you're not just another number; you're a human being. Schedule a free 15-minute consult to see if we’re a good fit.
2.
Begin Your Collaborative Assessment
We'll create a plan that identifies your "relational stances" and honors your goals for the relationship.
3.
Start Your Path Forward
With the solid foundation of seeing your pattern, we rebuild and offer the skills of relationality that bring the connection you desire.
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Meet Your Therapist
I'm Jess Johnson, LMFT-Associate supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S, the heart behind Knowing Connection Therapy. I believe in showing up as a real person in the therapy room—bringing warmth, honesty, and my own life experience as a wife and mother to our work. My approach is built on the idea that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to be a compassionate guide who helps you uncover your inner wisdom and strength.
My greatest honor is being trusted to walk alongside you as you find your way back to a more authentic and connected life.
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