Wendy Kish LCSW

✔ Improve communication without shutting down or escalating ✔ Rebuild trust after betrayal or emotional distance ✔ Navigate life transitions (parenthood, career shifts, loss) ✔ Heal from past relationship trauma ✔ Strengthen intimacy and emotional closeness ✔ Learn how personal histories shape current relationship patterns

✔ Improve communication without shutting down or escalating ✔ Rebuild trust after betrayal or emotional distance ✔ Navigate life transitions (parenthood, career shifts, loss) ✔ Heal from past relationship trauma ✔ Strengthen intimacy and emotional closeness ✔ Learn how personal histories shape current relationship patterns

✔ Improve communication without shutting down or escalating ✔ Rebuild trust after betrayal or emotional distance ✔ Navigate life transitions (parenthood, career shifts, loss) ✔ Heal from past relationship trauma ✔ Strengthen intimacy and emotional closeness ✔ Learn how personal histories shape current relationship patterns

The Gottman Method is an evidence-based, research-backed approach to couples therapy created by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. It focuses on helping couples build healthy communication, strengthen friendship and intimacy, and repair conflict in a way that brings you closer instead of pushing you apart. This method isn’t about blaming, picking sides, or forcing change. It’s about helping two people understand each other more deeply — and giving you the tools to love each other better.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps people learn how to manage intense emotions, communicate more effectively, and create healthier ways of coping. It’s especially helpful if you often feel overwhelmed, shut down, or stuck in cycles of conflict or emotional reactivity. DBT teaches practical skills you can use in real life — not just in the therapy room — so you can feel more in control, grounded, and connected to the people you love.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps people learn how to manage intense emotions, communicate more effectively, and create healthier ways of coping. It’s especially helpful if you often feel overwhelmed, shut down, or stuck in cycles of conflict or emotional reactivity. DBT teaches practical skills you can use in real life — not just in the therapy room — so you can feel more in control, grounded, and connected to the people you love.

As a family therapist, I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where all family members can feel safe expressing themselves. I help your family: Understand each other’s emotions and experiences Communicate more effectively Break patterns that create frustration or disconnection Build trust and respect Strengthen bonds through healthier interactions My approach is culturally affirming and honors the unique dynamics in Black families, blended families, and multigenerational households.