Cheri Locke

Sometimes the last thing we want to do is talk about sex, especially if there is an issue. Sex therapy is designed to help you and your partner discuss issues that are prohibiting sexual satisfaction and how to resolve those issues. Both physical and emotional issues can prohibit sexual pleasure and sex therapy allows you and your partner to discuss those issues in a safe space.

An affair is one of the most challenging things you can encounter in a committed relationship. Hearing this news can bring up many feelings, which may seem like you are riding a roller coaster of emotions. It can be challenging to figure out how you want to move forward with your partner – one day you may want to try to make things work, while the next day you never want to see them again. Counseling can help you navigate emotions and establish healthy boundaries during the challenging time.

Imagine having a relationship that brings both you and your partner happiness and satisfaction. No matter how hopeless it seems, couples and marriage counseling can help you transform your relationship and increase emotional and physical intimacy. My focus is to help each partner heal and become aware of their inner strengths. My goal is to help you and your partner unlock the tools that will help you achieve lasting happiness.

I am a trained Level 1 and Level 2 Gottman Method couples therapist. This approach allows for an assessment at the beginning of our time together to determine the strengths and challenges in your relationship. Then, we will work to strengthen your relationship by improving friendship, learning and practicing conflict management, and creation of shared meaning.

I use CBT with individuals as well as couples to help identify negative patterns of thinking. CBT provides you with greater understanding of your internal dialogue, helping you to train different thinking patterns and beliefs to better reflect both the reality around you and a more empathetic self-image. I aim to ease your suffering, improve your problems, and help you live a healthier, happier life.  

I use a multimodal approach to help couples. When both partners are provided with the right tools and healthy insights, relationship frustrations often ease or disappear. Problems become manageable, validation and openness increases, and mature communication paves the way for a calmer, happier relationship. A healthier relationship emerges and the two of you can move forward together. If you would like me to show you how counseling can create lasting, positive change for you and your partner.