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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.

Specialists available to book by the session.

1-on-1 support

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Want more focused support around relationships? These Specialists offer 1-on-1 conversations shaped by lived experience.

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Izzy

Izzy

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Peer support for narcissistic abuse & emotional healing

Anxiety
Depression
Shaera H.

Shaera H.

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Experienced peer support for emotional clarity. MHPS.

Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Laurel Handfield

Laurel Handfield

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I support anyone navigating burnout, stress, and anxiety

Anxiety
Infidelity
Trish

Trish

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Hi! I am 62 years old—a survivor, an overcomer, and a woman of faith who has lived through chronic health challenges, PTSD, grief, anxiety, and trauma. I have survived mental and physical trauma, including religious trauma, dysfunctional family dynamics, narcissistic behaviors, gaslighting, abandonment, rejection, and power and control. As the youngest of five children, these experiences affected how I saw myself for many years. Through separation, healing, faith, and self-discovery, I began to find freedom. I discovered my identity, embraced my positive qualities, and learned that I am more than what happened to me. Throughout my life, I have experienced tremendous grief. I lost a sibling in 1989, my father in 2015, my mother in 2022, and other loved ones along the way. Each loss became part of my journey and helped shape the woman I am today. I am the mother of one son and grandmother of three beautiful grandchildren. My family has faced challenges, including ADHD, PTSD, and childhood seizures, yet I also see incredible gifts, talents, strength, and potential beyond measure. From 2014 until June 2022, I was my mother's caregiver as she lived with dementia. It was one of the hardest challenges of my life. It brought me to my knees and taught me to move beyond codependency and place my complete trust in God. It taught me humility and helped me discover purpose in my pain. Although my mother had four living children, I often felt I stood alone. Others may have considered me the "black sheep," but I came to believe God had chosen and set me apart for something greater. My mother was one of my greatest influences and mentors, and I loved her dearly. My son and I are also walking through our healing journey—recovering from childhood trauma, rebuilding our relationship, and seeking spiritual healing. After 13 years of estrangement, we are reconnecting and learning how to bond again. I'm not where I want to be, but thank God, I'm not where I used to be. In 2012, substance use (prescribed medication) and an eating disorder became ways of trying to escape a painful world. But God said, "You shall live and not die." And I am still here—to use my lived experience to encourage others and share how I survived, healed, and overcame. I am an expressive writer. Poetry and spoken words allow me to release the bad, the good, and the ugly. Paper does not judge. Writing advocates and gives a voice to the voiceless. The pen 🖊 spills what our lips cannot speak—our truth. My motto is: "Knowledge Brings Clarity, and Clarity Brings Power." Professionally, I am a faith-based Certified Peer Specialist (CRSS), Dementia Facilitator, and Resource Specialist supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence. My lived experiences have shaped my passion for advocacy, education, peer support, and helping others find resources, hope, and a voice. Through everything I have endured, I have learned that every attack does not deserve a reaction. I have learned when to be silent, when to speak, and—most importantly—when to walk away. In 2025, I became a curse breaker. Through the wisdom of God and clarity received from a deeply personal experience with Him, I began breaking down layers of generational pain and trauma. My healing became about more than me. It became about what I would pass down to my son, grandchildren, and generations to come. Instead of passing down the pain of the past, I choose to pass down the greatest gift God has given us—the gift of LOVE and how to acknowledge a LIE vs the TRUTH. My journey is about healing the inner child, breaking down every layer, and gaining clarity for mental health wellness, spiritual healing, and freedom. I am breaking what no longer needs to continue. I am healing what was once left wounded. I am replacing generational pain with generational love. My global brand is Rebirth4Love—representing survival, transformation, healing, purpose, faith, generational change, unconditional love, and the power to begin again. My message to the world is: OUR PAST DOES NOT DEFINE OUR DESTINY! There is life after trauma, purpose after pain, love after rejection, freedom after breaking generational cycles, and always an opportunity for rebirth.

PTSD
Fear of abandonment
Rex Boehler

Rex Boehler

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I use my years of lived experience to support my peers.

Anxiety
Depression
Topic context

Understanding relationship counseling

Struggling in a relationship can be an isolating experience. You may feel stuck between loyalty and pain, unsure how to move forward. It’s often difficult to talk openly with friends or family who may take sides or not fully understand. Peer support offers a neutral and empathetic space to process what you’re going through. Sharing your story and hearing others’ journeys can help you gain perspective, feel validated, and begin making empowered decisions about what’s best for you.

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

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