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About My Clients
You reach for reassurance; your partner goes quiet, afraid of making things worse. Or you say "it's fine" when you're hurt and don't know how to begin. I work with couples on conflict, trust, sex, intimacy, and how anxiety, self-criticism, and boundaries affect their relationships, including polyamory and non-monogamy. Whether you want to feel closer to someone, speak up for yourself, or make a difficult choice, we can explore what's happening and work toward what matters to you.
My Background and Approach
My foundation is psychodynamic and attachment-focused. We explore how earlier relationships shape what you expect now, the feelings you set aside, and the ways you protect yourself. Parts work helps us understand how you can want closeness and still brace for hurt. With couples, I prioritize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I'll help you slow the cycle, find words for vulnerable feelings, and practice reaching for and responding to each other in the session. I occasionally use Gottman techniques for a specific conflict or conversation. I'll share what I'm noticing, explain why it seems important, and check whether it fits your experience. We can take time with feelings that are hard to put into words. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate with a master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regis University and Gottman Level 2 training.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I want you to feel that you have someone alongside you who is paying attention, cares about what you're going through, and will help you keep working toward what matters to you. That might mean speaking up for yourself, feeling closer to someone you love, or making a choice you've been struggling with. You decide how you want your life and relationships to look. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive, and kink-aware. I welcome monogamous, polyamorous, and other consensually non-monogamous relationships. We can take difficult things seriously and still laugh together. I'll check in about how our work feels to you and what you'd like more help with. I share resources between sessions and keep scheduling and communication about appointments straightforward. Start with a free 20-minute phone consultation using my consultation link. Bring your questions and get a feel for how we talk together.