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Talk 1-on-1 with a Peer Specialist About Relationship Counseling

If you are looking for relationship counseling but want something more accessible than formal therapy, a 1-on-1 session with a relationship Peer Specialist offers a private, peer-based alternative. You can talk 1-on-1 about relationship struggles with someone who understands from lived experience.

Start with a free 15-minute intro call.

1-on-1 support

3 relationship counseling Peer Specialists

Private 1-on-1 conversations shaped by lived experience. Open a profile to read their story and book a free 15-minute intro call.

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Shawnti B.

Shawnti B.

Available tomorrow

I help you get honest with yourself and unstuck

Anxiety
Depression
Melody Force

Melody Force

Available tomorrow

I am in personal recovery since 2015 from substance use, codependency, toxic relationships, anxiety, and incarceration. I am a mother in recovery and advocate for justice involved individuals and people in reentry with substance use disorder.

Anxiety
Emotional abuse
Lizette Lerma

Lizette Lerma

ShareWell host since '23. Peer specialist & health coach.

Anxiety
Depression
Izzy

Izzy

Available today

Peer support for narcissistic abuse & emotional healing

Shame
CPTSD
Shaera H.

Shaera H.

Available today

Experienced peer support for emotional clarity. MHPS.

Bipolar disorder
Emotional regulation
Elle Ji

Elle Ji

Available tomorrow

Support for love addiction, underearning, and low self-worth

Financial stress
Shame
Amy Grinnell

Amy Grinnell

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Feel seen heard and supported through compassion and a safe space. Through substance use/other addictive behaviors and struggling and trying to cope with mental health diagnoses - anxiety, depression, ptsd, bi-polar and BPD, I have found my purpose in creating positive, trusting, non-judgmental and supportive spaces with those seeking connection as they navigate addictive behaviors, mental health disorders, difficult emotions, trauma, and life challenges. My approach centers on empowering others and providing hope. My own journey is lived experience with childhood trauma, ptsd, mental health conditions, substance use, domestic violence and toxic relationships. My joy is being a mom to two boys, three cats and my bird. I love the city but I am a country girl by heart delighted to have lived next to a farm growing up. This shaped my love of all animals. Musical theater and music are my passion. I am a Haunt actor at Legends of Fear and play a different witch every year. Definitely typecast lol. My dream job is to be a Panda Nanny. I am an introvert who wears a mask as an extrovert. It’s very hard for me to escape childhood trauma and to trust but I am learning and healing one minute at a time.

Anxiety
Emotional regulation
Laurel Handfield

Laurel Handfield

Available tomorrow

I support anyone navigating burnout, stress, and anxiety

Anxiety
Infidelity
Why it helps

How a Peer Specialist helps with relationship counseling

A relationship Peer Specialist helps because formal counseling has barriers: cost, waitlists, and the pressure of sitting with a partner in a clinical setting. A 1-on-1 peer session lets you talk honestly about what is happening in your relationships at a pace and depth that is yours to set.

In a session

What a relationship counseling specialist session often covers

  • Communication breakdowns, recurring conflict, and emotional distance in relationships
  • Trust issues, boundaries, and patterns that keep showing up across relationships
  • Deciding whether a relationship is worth repairing or when to move on
  • Loneliness, unmet needs, and the emotional toll of relationship difficulty
  • What healthy connection, repair, and realistic expectations have looked like for your specialist
Good fit for

Who these specialists may help

  • People who want relationship support but are not yet in formal counseling or couples therapy
  • Anyone wanting 1-on-1 peer perspective on relationship struggles from someone who has navigated them
  • People who have tried couples therapy but want individual peer support alongside it
  • Anyone feeling stuck in the same patterns and wanting grounded conversation about change
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Related topics

These topics often connect with relationship counseling and may lead you to another specialist who fits what you are navigating.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between relationship counseling and a relationship Peer Specialist?

Relationship counseling is provided by a licensed therapist and may involve structured clinical techniques. A Peer Specialist offers 1-on-1 peer support from someone who has personally navigated relationship struggles. Many people use peer support as an accessible first step, alongside therapy, or when formal counseling is not the right fit.

Can I book a session to talk about a specific relationship conflict?

Yes. Many people book 1-on-1 sessions when they are in the middle of a specific situation and want a grounded outside perspective from someone who has been through similar dynamics. You do not need to be in crisis to book.

Can a relationship Peer Specialist help if I am not currently in a relationship?

Yes. Sessions can focus on patterns across past relationships, difficulty forming connections, loneliness, or understanding what you want in future relationships. The conversation goes wherever it is most useful to you.
Group support

Want to join a group conversation about relationship counseling?

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