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Dr. Tania Alaby-Varma, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist: therapy, psychological testing, wellness

Relationship issues · Ages 10+ and adults

Therapy for relationship issues, so connection feels safer and clearer.

Work on the patterns that keep repeating, with or without your partner in the room.

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Therapy for relationship issues, tailored to you

Relationship problems rarely stay in the relationship. They follow you to work, to sleep and to how you see yourself. You may be struggling with a partner, a parent, a sibling, a friend or the same pattern in one relationship after another.

Dr. Tania works with you individually to understand your part in the pattern, communicate more clearly, set boundaries and get through breakups, separation and divorce. Her approach is integrative: cognitive-behavioral methods (CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based CBT and ACT) alongside psychodynamic-relational work on how past relationships shape the present. If you and your partner want to work together, she offers couples therapy using the Gottman Method.

At a glance

WhoAdults, pre-teens and teens ages 10 and up
ApproachCBT, DBT, mindfulness-based CBT, ACT and relational work
FormatSecure video telehealth; phone sessions also offered
First stepFree 15-minute consultation
InsuranceTherapy: Aetna in FL, NY, TX, MD; self-pay elsewhere

People come for relationship help when

  • The same conflicts keep coming up with a partner, parent or friend
  • Communication breaks down or turns into fighting
  • Trust, jealousy or feeling unsafe is getting in the way
  • A breakup, separation or divorce is hard to move past
  • Family conflict or difficult parents or in-laws weigh on them
  • They struggle to set boundaries or to say what they need
  • They fear closeness, or fear being left
  • A teen is dealing with friendship troubles, conflict at home or a first breakup

Common questions

Can I do therapy for my relationship without my partner?

Yes. Individual therapy can help you understand your own patterns, communicate better and make decisions about the relationship, even if your partner does not take part.

When is couples therapy a better fit?

When you and your partner both want to work on the relationship together. Dr. Tania offers couples therapy using the Gottman Method. See couples therapy.

What methods does Dr. Tania use?

She combines cognitive-behavioral methods (CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based CBT and ACT) with psychodynamic-relational work, tailored to you.

Do you see pre-teens and teens for this?

Yes, pre-teens and teens ages 10 and up, with parents brought into the process. See therapy for pre-teens and teens.

Does Dr. Tania prescribe medication?

No. She works with psychiatrists and other medical providers, can refer you to one, and with your permission can coordinate care with the providers you already see.

Is what I say confidential?

Yes, with limits set by law. The exceptions are serious risk of self-harm, risk of harm to others, abuse or neglect of a child or dependent adult, and court-ordered subpoenas. Dr. Tania talks through any such concern with you.

Does Dr. Tania take insurance for therapy?

For therapy, she is in-network with Aetna in Florida, New York, Texas and Maryland. In other states, therapy sessions are self-pay. With other insurers she is out-of-network and can give you a superbill to submit for possible reimbursement. HSA and FSA payments are accepted.

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Contact

All sessions are by telehealth.
Practice address: 4800 N. Federal Highway, Building E, Suite 102, Boca Raton, FL 33431

(561) 576-7612
DrTania@DrTaniaPsychology.com

Availability (Eastern Time): Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm · Sat 10 am–2 pm · Sun 11 am–1 pm

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