More and more singles are using – if not rely on – online dating apps to help them navigate the dating world. While this may not be the only way to meet people, it is the one more people are using with accessibility that allows you to get connected to a broader dating pool than would otherwise be available.
NOTE: For more about the challenges of online dating please see our most recent blog post.
For you to meet people online, you have to have a profile – your first introduction and the tool that you use to attract and impress potential mates.
As therapists, our role is not to write your profile for you. But our expertise in relationship counseling, self-confidence, self-esteem, and much more can all help provide you with potentially valuable insight that can help you write a better profile that is based on who you are and what you are looking for.
We can help you navigate questions such as:
- “Why You?” – There are thousands of people on every app, and you have to look into yourself, learn what makes you unique, and figure out how to navigate those qualities.
- “Who?” – Who are you really looking for? What do you really want in a partner and what kind of relationship are you truly seeking out and why? If you’re not quite where you need to be (past trauma, bad experiences), we can help you navigate that too. You can then take that information and figure out how to adapt it to your profile.
Therapists can work with you to build your confidence so that you’re more comfortable sharing your photos and your information. We can teach you motivational tactics, so that you can motivate yourself to pursue your passions, making you more interesting to potential mates. We can help you navigate being single, so that you feel open to experiences not only on your profile, but when you do hear a response.
We can also assist with issues like rejection, self-reflection, and so much more.
We may not write your profile for you, but working with a therapist – including my practice, where I partner with many individuals in Phoenix looking for help in their relationships – we can talk about who you really are, how to share your authentic self in your profile, what your potential mates want, and so much more.
Navigating the online dating world is difficult. I may not be able to guarantee you a mate, but I can help you be in your best possible position not only to showcase your true self, but also to feel your best throughout the process.
