Victoria Scala (she/her)

I work with couples to strengthen their communication, navigate conflict, and build more connected, fulfilling relationships. I earned a Specialization in Couples and Relationship Counseling from Monmouth University and draw on the Gottman Method and psychodynamic approaches to explore relationship patterns, clarify expectations and values, and navigate life challenges.

I can help clients understand how attachment patterns impact their relationships, communication, and emotional responses. Drawing on psychodynamic and relational approaches, I explore how childhood and past experiences may shape present-day relationships, and help clients develop a stronger sense of emotional security and healthier ways of connecting with others.

I help clients navigate relationship challenges, including communication difficulties, ongoing conflict, boundaries, trust, and disconnection. Using psychodynamic and relational approaches, I help clients better understand the patterns impacting their relationships, and refine their communication skills to voice their needs more effectively.

I have completed Level 1 and Level 2 training in the Gottman Method. The Gottman Method provides a practical framework for helping couples understand what is happening beneath recurring conflicts and learn new ways of relating to one another. I use Gottman-based strategies to enhance communication, work through differences, strengthen friendship and intimacy, and create a resilient partnership.

I use a psychodynamic approach to help clients understand how past experiences, relationships, and underlying patterns can influence their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships today. Together, we will explore these patterns to build insight and opportunities for meaningful change.

I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop a better relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions while identifying the values that matter most to them. Through acceptance, mindfulness, and values-based action, I help clients create a more fulfilling life.