Rich Hycner PHD

I emphasize a “Relational Approach” with both couples and individuals. I am always looking at the interaction between the partners, and concurrently at the psychological issues each of the partners brings into the relationship, or what issues the individual client brings to the therapeutic relationship.

It is the interaction between the partners that causes the problems. Each partner unwittingly is doing something in the relationship that contributes to a negative interaction, and consequently, this deteriorates the sense of connectedness and trust. Each partner is a co-contributor: Until each partner takes responsibility for him/herself, the relationship will not move forward. This is the true beginning of relational change.

In the Initial Consultation, and with the active participation of the client(s), I determine how successful—the individuals in the relationship, or the individual client I am seeing—has balanced being both a “separate” individual, and a partner in a relationship—including the therapeutic relationship. We then work on those fundamental emotional issues which are interfering with establishing, and maintaining, a healthier relationship with others, and with oneself.
Dr. Rich Hycner specializes in Relationship Therapy including: Marriage Therapy, Couples Therapy, and Individual Therapy.