Couples Counseling

I work with all relationship structures!

I described my work with couples in an earlier segment. But again, the best work I do with couples has to do with uncovering themes of vulnerability. I use the book Wired for Love in our sessions, and I make use of Brené Brown's writing and presentation.

I'm in expert in this area because I completed professional training over 30 years ago and have frequently used it in my practice to help numerous people.

I work with couples who feel disconnected and misunderstood. I use an eclectic approach including EFT, Gottman and attachment based interventions to help couples gain deeper insight into their own experience as well as find mutual ground with their partners.

I use my training in the Gottman approach, Brief Emotion-Focused couples counseling and the family systems model to help clients strengthen their relationships while navigating some of the most difficult times in their lives.

Being a couples therapist I provide couples counseling to couples who struggle with navigating their relationship. I also provide martial and pre marital counseling along with help navigating sex and intimacy issues in relationships.

The Gottman Method is an approach to couples therapy that includes a thorough assessment of the couple’s relationship and integrates research-based interventions based on the Sound Relationship House Theory. The goals of Gottman Method Couples Therapy are to disarm conflicting verbal communication; increase intimacy, respect, and affection; remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy; and create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship.

Romantic partners can come to therapy for a variety of reasons. I work with partners facing serious challenges, who may be considering a separation and also those looking to deepen their connection or learn new skills before a major commitment. For parents and caregivers, I also provide coaching-style sessions to help you support your children and teens using loving, evidence-based practices. I am kink, queer, and poly affirming.

John Gottman's research found that emotionally intelligent couples are intimately familiar with each other’s worlds. They know each other’s goals in life, worries, and dreams. Without such a love map, you can’t know your partner. From knowledge springs not only love, but the fortitude to weather marital storms. Couples who have detailed love maps of each other’s worlds are far better prepared to cope with stressful events and conflict.

Working with relationship is one of my favorite things to do. Often couples need support and I love offering that support! I have completed levels 1 and 2 of the Gottman training., as well as a 40 hour meditation training with Center for Conflict Resolution.

I work with couples and relationship configurations of all kinds to build communication and conflict resolution skills, as well as develop a deeper and more meaningful connection between partners.

I am working on my level one Gottman training and a PhD in marriage and family therapy. In couples, my focus is on emotional literacy, improving communication, and identification of patterns. I work with couples and non-traditional relationship styles, including polycules.

If you and your partner are struggling with conflict, I know how frustrating that can be. I also know how hard it is to change and how helpless that feels. Couples counseling can help you make the lasting changes you need to stop fighting and start repairing your relationship. Unlike many therapists, I specialize in working with couples. That means I have the training, tools, and expertise to help you work through the complicated issues in your relationship and repair your bond.

I work with all sorts of couples who are looking for a safe place to explore struggles with infidelity, loneliness, communication, etc. In early 2023, I began a pursuit to become a Certified Sex Therapist. At this stage in the game, I'm a Certified Sex-Informed Couples Therapist. So yes, we can also talk about sex. I utilize skills and techniques from the Gottman Method for working with Couples. I've completed Levels 1 & 2 Gottman Method training.

It can be so tough and so scary to start couples work but you are already on the right track by asking for help with things feel hard. Whether you are looking for support in continuing a relationship, healing from an affair, or need support in seperating asking for help and engaging in couples work can be rewarding.

Couples counseling is one of our specialty areas, as well as help for singles, help with breakups or divorce, and help navigating the dating world. We are relationship experts, and we absolutely love to help people find and restore love and connection. In couples counseling, we use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) as our main operating framework, and it is extremely powerful in repairing lost trust, love, & connection. We often catch our couples making out in the lobby! Call today.