In my 25 years as a Therapist and Relationship Coach, I have found that most clients come through the doors because of a relationship that has gone bad or because they are feeling utterly hopeless about ever achieving that ever-elusive connection they so crave.
There have been many attempts, only to end in disappointment and heartache, yet once again. Your struggles are not about a string of bad luck, but rather that you simply don’t have enough information to make the right choices in whom you choose to date.
Now, I have taken my effective and popular Relationship Coaching Program and condensed it down into the new Shortcuts Coaching Package.
About Christine Kniffen MSW, LCSW
YOUR PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP MENTOR
I am a Psychotherapist who received my master’s degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
While I have a passion for relationship coaching and marriage counseling, as a trained psychotherapist I also have extensive experience treating common issues of depression, anxiety, addiction, stress and the ever-popular quest for personal growth.
I currently write a column for The Healthy Planet magazine with articles pertaining to the many nuances and complexities of relationship dynamics, present workshops on a variety of topics, am a paid lecturer and have hosted several radio shows.
Benefit from my years of experience in couples therapy to enhance your relationships.
Successful Stories
I have helped hundreds of people recognize the patterns and solutions to break through to the relationship they desire.
For Singles
These Shortcuts are perfect for Singles who want to level up their relating skills before pursuing new relationships.
Couples
Couples benefit from the Relationship Shortcuts by being able to be personally accountable for their patterns.
The Shortcuts Coaching Package includes 5, 1—hour sessions which cover each of the 5 Key Problematic Areas keeping you stuck in an endless cycle of making the wrong choices in who you gravitate to for love and relationships.
These include:
Expectations, Patterns, Self-fulfillment, Vulnerability and your personalized Wants & Needs.
We will analyze each of these areas, as they pertain to you, so you can make the necessary changes to finally get the relationship you deserve.
If you feel you can’t trust your choices and are afraid to get back out there, or if you are just exhausted in your search for love, then sign up for the Shortcuts Coaching Package.
It’s time to do something and make a change in your life, so you can finally end this hurtful and non-productive cycle once and for all.
Patterns
Patterns of who you gravitate towards say everything about you, not your blind luck. We will analyze your personal patterns and figure out where they come from so you can break the cycle and start getting better results immediately.
Expectations
Relationship expectations are a root cause of unhappiness and disappointment in the realm of love. If you have too few or too many this can lead to trouble choosing the right partner. Identify the source of your expectations to learn how they are holding you back from getting what you want.
Self-fulfillment
The odds of having a successful relationship increase dramatically if you start by bringing two self-fulfilled people to the table. A relationship cannot do this for you. We will discuss the key elements of self-fulfillment and set goals for any that need shoring up. Relationships are meant to complement your life, but you need to make yourself happy.
Vulnerability
The ability to be vulnerable is essential for your relationship to have good, emotional intimacy. Discover the two levels of vulnerability necessary for the closeness you crave. Learn to quickly assess your own abilities in this area, as well as how to quickly see it in others, so you can make better dating choices in the future.
Wants & Needs
Many people have never really taken the time to properly assess their “wants & needs” as they pertain to being in a relationship. Moreover, most couples have never had the “needs talk” despite feeling dissatisfaction with their relationship. We work to develop a comprehensive “wants &needs” list so you can finally begin to recognize the person who can give them to you.
Successful Stories
Christine was so helpful to me. She taught me how to figure out what I wanted from a person that I wanted to be in a relationship with. She taught me how to ask for what I wanted and not to put up with things I was not ok with. I finally started speaking up for myself. She helped me with romantic relationships, but also relationships with family members and friends.
Thanks Christine!!
Mary S.
Before I began seeing Christine, my relationship with my spouse was such that I didn’t speak up enough for myself. She has given me the tools to advocate for what I want and need and my spouse is treating me much better as a result.
I also have had depression for years and she has given me insight into that and I was able to reach out to a psychiatrist and have a medication added that has helped immensely.
Christine is very easy to talk with and down to earth with practical advice. She’s a wonderful counselor and I’m very fortunate to have found her.
Toni D.
Feeling relatable, safe and heard are 3 reasons why I knew Christine was the therapist for me. From the moment I walked in to her office, I knew I was safe. What I appreciated most is that Christine never let me off the hook. She offered perspectives that I couldn’t see. Identifying those perspectives and creating strategies to work through them set me up for success. Life is good and I feel like me again.
Meredith W.
Christine helped me defeat negative self talk so I could instead recognize my value and better tap into it as I embarked on dating and eventually marriage. The communication and relational tools she gave me continue to serve me well in my relationships. I am grateful for her wisdom and advice!
Sara H