Strengthening Bonds for Lasting Love
Expert marriage counseling for a harmonious relationship
Expert marriage counseling for a harmonious relationship
At The Relationship Dr, we specialize in providing personalized marriage counseling services tailored to your unique needs. Our experienced counselors focus on effective communication and conflict resolution to help strengthen your bond.
Meet the Relationship Dr Sonja Varner-Alston. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist who earned her Doctorate of Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University. Dr. Alston enjoys people and has a passion for working with clients in achieving their therapeutic goals.
With a military and christian background, Dr. Alston works from a person-centered holistic worldview. She has helped many couples and families regain their fervor for communication and relationship. Other specialties of Dr. Alston include working with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, and Post Tramic Stress Disorder due to military trauma.
Certified as a national supervisor within the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Dr. Alston has mentored interns and graduate clinicians from accredited universities, such as Capella, American, and Liberty.
Welcome to The Relationship Dr, where we are licensed to practice in Florida and Maryland. A list of accepted insurances are listed below. We also offer invoices you can send to your insurance if you don't see it listed.
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Our emotionally focused therapy services are designed to help couples strengthen their emotional bond and attachment. Our experienced counselors work with couples to identify negative patterns and emotions that are causing conflict and develop strategies to replace them with positive ones.
Our infidelity counseling services are designed to help couples work through the pain and betrayal caused by infidelity and rebuild trust and intimacy in their relationship. Our experienced counselors provide a safe and supportive environment to help couples navigate this difficult and emotional process.
Our individual therapy services are designed to improve symptoms that cause anxiety, depression, and PTSD. You will learn interventions to lessen and alleviate issues and concerns of disorder. Our therapists provide a safe space and encouragement in every session.
Our blended family counseling services are designed to help families navigate the challenges of blending two families into one. Our experienced counselors provide a safe and supportive environment to help families work through issues such as parenting, discipline, and loyalty conflicts.
Our anger management services are designed to help individuals learn how to manage their anger in a healthy way and prevent it from negatively affecting their relationships. Our experienced counselors provide a safe and supportive environment to help individuals develop coping strategies and communication skills.
Our communication skills training services are designed to help individuals and families improve their communication skills and overcome communication barriers. Our experienced counselors provide practical tools and techniques to help individuals, couples, and families communicate more effectively and build stronger relationships.
Dr. Varner-Alston is a board certified AAMFT national supervisor. If you are looking for mentorship and supervision she can help with giving you the information and advice needed to gain clinical supervision hours to meet your state requirements.
Premarital counseling is an important step towards a healthy marriage. Premarital counseling affords engaged couples the opportunity to gain needed tools for a successful marriage. Topics such as finance, friends, religion, and sex will be discussed. Receive a certificate once sessions are completed.
Dr. Alston is an ordained minister and an experienced wedding officiant who can help you navigate your special day. Tailor your wedding with special ceremonies. With effective communication Dr. Alston offers you support and timely services.
We offer individual and group sessions for those who have been court ordered for anger management, domestic violence, or a mental health evaluation. Receive a certificate after participating in court ordered sessions.
The DBMF group offers insight and hope for anyone who has experienced or contemplating a divorce. Gain insight and strength as you receive the hope needed to move forward in life. Heal from the separation and hurt of divorce and gain the support of others as you get your peace and power back.
Please reach us at dralston@therelationshipdr.net if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The Relationship Dr accepts a limited list of insurance through Headway providers. Call for list of insurances accepted.
All of our counselors at The Relationship Dr are licensed therapists with extensive training and experience in couples and individual therapy. They are also committed to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with the latest research and techniques.
During your first session, your counselor will ask you questions about yourself or relationship and what you hope to achieve from counseling. They will also provide you with information about their approach and what you can expect from future sessions.
Please reach us at dralston@therelationshipdr.net if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes. A 15 minute FREE consultation is offered to potential clients.
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