Build deeper connections and emotional closeness.

Struggles with intimacy—emotional distance, fear of vulnerability, or difficulty with physical closeness—can leave you feeling isolated or misunderstood. At The Summit Counseling Center, we provide compassionate support to help you understand barriers to intimacy and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Are Intimacy Issues Affecting Your Life or Relationships?

You may benefit from counseling if you:

  • Feel emotionally disconnected from your partner or others
  • Experience fear or discomfort with vulnerability or closeness
  • Struggle with sexual difficulties or communicating needs
  • Carry past trauma that affects intimacy
  • Want to improve emotional connection and trust
  • Desire a safe space to explore sensitive feelings

Our Approach

We offer a warm, non-judgmental environment to explore patterns, heal wounds, and practice new skills for closeness. Your care may include the methods listed below.

Intimacy can grow with insight, practice, and support.

Closer Connection Is Possible

With the right tools, you can deepen trust, communicate openly, and feel more connected in your relationships.

Therapists for Intimacy Issues

Kara Cunningham , M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Milton Site Lead

Alice D. Hoag , Ed.D.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor

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