WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Beth, Parent
"I highly recommend Sarah Macek and Tandis Taj from Connecting Us! They have been working with my college-aged son for the past several months and have already made such a huge difference in his life. They have helped him navigate a variety of real-life social situations at college such as dating, appropriate use of humor, misunderstandings with friends, and e-mail/texting guidance--just to name a few! My son feels like he has two communication experts in his corner. This makes him feel more comfortable and confident out in the world. They are also such kind and caring clinicians. We can't thank Sarah and Tandis enough!"
Josh, Program Manager
The Common Room is grateful to have Connecting Us as a community partner in supporting neurodivergent young adults. They have proven to be an excellent resource for our members by providing both group and individualized discussions to help navigate the complexities of the social world. Sarah and Tandis are highly skilled, compassionate, and creative. They have made a clear and positive impact on our members by helping them to further develop relationship confidence, communication skills, and friendships. Connecting Us is a valuable asset to the Boston community and we highly recommend their services.
Gabe, client
I'm Gabe, a client of ConnectingUS. Sarah and Tandis have been helping me develop my social skills with individualized meetings for around a year now, and I've already seen so much progress. They've helped me step out of my comfort zone to own social scenarios I would normally never enter in my life, and as a result, I feel much more confident in my social and communication skills. Sarah and Tandis have broken down social skills into simple steps, a way that allows me to understand what goes on in communication. I'm grateful for how ConnectingUS has helped me, and if your story is similar to mine, I recommend taking a look.
Stacey, parent
Sarah and Tandis have been working with my son for more than a year and I can’t recommend them more highly. They quickly got to know him and the way he thinks, expertly building on his strengths and patiently addressing his challenges. They have helped him navigate the complexities of dating with practical tips he uses when meeting people in person and online. While he was in a relationship for several months, they helped him problem-solve misunderstandings and coached him on balancing his own interests with his girlfriend’s. With my son’s permission, I get regular updates, including great suggestions for reinforcing strategies at home.
SD, parent
I am incredibly grateful for Sarah and Tandis for how they have helped my daughter around social situations and communication. They have a wonderful way of entrusting them and providing easy to understand guidance. Thank you so much!
About Us
Connecting Us, LLC was created from a common passion for helping young adults form and maintain relationships. We believe that relating to others can be confusing with lots of hidden rules.
We also believe that having mutual, accepting, fun relationships is the key to a fulfilling life. Feeling connected is necessary to be known and loved.
Our Services
We cater our topics and strategies to each person and where they are on their friendship and/or dating journey. We delve into these areas and more:
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identifying different levels of friendship and how to become closer with people
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hidden rules of electronic communication
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the value of noticing, learning and remembering more about a friend/potential romantic partner
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how small talk can launch people into deeper topics of conversation
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steps of effectively trading information with others, without over-talking, getting too personal too fast, interviewing, bragging, or being argumentative
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appropriate use of humor
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handling arguments
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nuances of dating etiquette
Consultation
Virtual
Sessions
Group
Sessions
Dyads
(2 clients with a therapist)
1:1
Sessions
Interested in learning more? Contact us for a free consultation!