Relationship Issues & Men's Therapy
Paul Davila, LMFT specializes in relationship issues and men's therapy, including open relationships and non-monogamy. With a sex-positive, kink-allied approach, he creates a nonjudgmental space for exploring relationship dynamics and personal growth.
Specialized Relationship & Men's Support
Paul creates an open, comfortable environment where men and individuals in diverse relationship structures can explore their challenges. With expertise in traditional and non-traditional relationships, he provides judgment-free support for your unique relationship journey and personal growth.
Relationship Issues We Address
We work with individuals and couples to address a wide range of relationship challenges, helping you develop healthier patterns and stronger connections.
- •Communication Problems.
Learning to express needs clearly, listen actively, and resolve conflicts constructively without damaging the relationship.
- •Trust Issues and Betrayal.
Healing from infidelity, broken promises, or other trust violations, and learning to rebuild trust in relationships.
- •Family Dynamics and Conflict.
Navigating complex family relationships, setting boundaries, and addressing intergenerational patterns and conflicts.
- •Codependency and Attachment Issues.
Understanding unhealthy relationship patterns, developing secure attachment, and creating balanced, interdependent relationships.
- •Intimacy and Connection Challenges.
Rebuilding emotional and physical intimacy, addressing sexual concerns, and deepening connection with your partner.
Our Therapeutic Approaches
We use evidence-based methods specifically designed to improve relationship functioning and help you build the skills needed for healthy, lasting connections.
- •Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Research-based approach focusing on building friendship, managing conflict, and creating shared meaning in relationships.
- •Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills.
Teaching interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance skills for healthier relationships.
- •Attachment-Based Therapy.
Understanding how early attachment experiences affect current relationships and developing more secure attachment patterns.
- •Communication Skills Training.
Learning specific techniques for active listening, expressing needs, and resolving conflicts constructively.
- •Individual Therapy for Relationship Issues.
Working individually on relationship patterns, attachment styles, and personal growth to improve all relationships.
Building Strong Connections
Signs of Healthy Relationships
Understanding what healthy relationships look like can help guide your growth and healing process.
- Effective Communication
Partners can express their needs, feelings, and concerns openly and honestly, while also listening with empathy and understanding. Conflicts are resolved constructively.
- Mutual Respect and Trust
Both individuals feel valued, respected, and trusted. There's consistency between words and actions, and both partners feel safe to be vulnerable and authentic.
- Healthy Boundaries
Each person maintains their individual identity while being part of the relationship. Boundaries are respected, and there's a balance between togetherness and independence.
Ready to improve your relationships?
Let's work together.
Healthy relationships are possible. Whether you're working on your partnership, family dynamics, or personal relationship patterns, we're here to support your growth.