Marriage Counseling

As a Gottman trained therapist, I love helping couples learn practical tools for dealing with conflict and disconnection. It's common for couples to come in pointing the finger at their partner. I love helping them work *together* on their problems and realize that they're not as messed up as they think they are. One of the challenges in finding a good couples therapist is making sure that both people feel heard and understood. When a therapist takes sides, it's hard to move forward and this is often when people say "couples therapy doesn't work." I like to keep an open perspective about how couples work. Each partner's perspective on the relationship is valid and deserves to be considered. Couples therapy is about learning to communicate better, problem solve with dialogue and understanding, and create space for your partner to be their own person as well as having a deep connection with you. I love supporting couples in creating a relationship that's really meaningful for them.

Sometimes couples need a mediator to help them work through an issue that the couple cannot solve for themselves. That is a much healthier way to work on a relationship than leave it festering. I listen without prejudice so if the relationship is an open one, I do not judge.

I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and am Level 2 trained in Gottman Method. I primarily utilize EFT with couples because it promotes my goal of understanding each partner's context so that meaningful change can occur. I use assessments and interventions from Gottman Method and Gottman Relationship Checkup to aid in couples therapy and to work on specific skill building such as communication.

Specialize in couples work, pre marital, marital and divorce mediation.

Counselors can help you become better communicators, develop strong relationship skills, and improve your family’s happiness. Keep in mind that the average couple waits 6 years before seeking therapy. This is a lot of time to let problems fester; at this point, troubled relationships are difficult to save. Instead, it's best to acknowledge problems early and seek therapy as soon as possible. Problems with relationships are not limited to romantic ones, even though that’s the most popular reason

Falling in love is often an effortless and exciting journey. Staying in love requires consistent effort, communication, and understanding. While the initial spark may fade, it can be replaced by a deeper, more resilient connection if nurtured properly. I use the Gottman Method, a research-based approach to couples therapy designed to enhance relationships and navigate conflict. I take a hands on, directive approach; the goal is for you to talk to your partner more than your therapist.

I am a Certified Gottman Method Couple Therapist, and have training and experience in Emotionally Focused Therapy as well - two of the most well-researched, well-validated approaches to couple and relationship work. I begin every case with an in-depth assessment of relationship strengths and challenges, which will provide a road map for our work together.

Humans are social creatures and positive relationships are important for well being. How we navigate dynamics with others can be the difference between a happy, fulfilling life, or one that isn't. Maintaining personal boundaries, integrity, and staying true to what brings joy and meaning while relating to partners, lovers, friends, co-workers, and family can be tricky at times. I am a solution focused clinician that is competent, compassionate, and non judgmental.

I counsel couples before, during, and after marriage. It is one of my favorite forms of counseling because it is fast, complicated, and requires a different form of concentration on my end to do it well.

Counseling services are provided to address marriage and relational conflicts. A family-focused and blended model approach is utilized to meet the treatment needs of clients during the therapeutic process. Couple and Family centered interventions will promote efficacy and accountability towards identified goals.

Although, I treat relationship issues I only see individuals at this time. I feel I work well with everyone/anyone in a struggling relationship.

Our team is passionate about couples counseling, and we are extremely well- trained in all things in the relationship arena. We are experienced in the most sensitive and difficult couples issues, like infidelity and sexual issues. We operate from an Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) & Gottman Method framework, and our results are incredible. We see relationships restored every day. Let yours be next. Contact us today.

I have a passion for helping all couples improve their relationships and have training in 2 of the leading approaches for couple’s therapy: Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. While EFT helps couples establish a secure attachment by learning how to identify and communicate underlying emotions, Gottman Therapy provides structure and skills for enhancing a couple’s friendship/connection, improving communication/conflict, and creating shared meaning/life goals.

Couples therapy focuses on relationship dynamics between those involved in intimate connection. Each partner is asked to own their contribution to the current struggle, while building deeper connections. This growth stems from risking vulnerability, minimizing reactivity, self-soothing, and a sincere desire to listen and grow. In order to sustain growth, we meet weekly in either 75 or 90 minute sessions depending on the needs of the relationship.

Although we are usually adept at forging friendships, few of us begin their lives as adults understanding or appreciating the rigorous commitment and sustained open-heartedness needed to foster and nurture prolonged intimacy with another person. When conflicts emerge, we often begin to doubt the viability of our relationship, rather than recognize the conflicts as a part of the ebb and flow of coupled life or an opportunity for growth. As a therapist, I enjoy helping couples learn together and in the process, not only become close, but develop the understanding that will help them to live with more ease, joy and confidence together. In addition to helping you develop more insight and awareness regarding your unique dynamics as a couple, I will help you develop the interpersonal skills you will need to navigate or traverse impasses or tensions in the future with less impact on your experience of closeness.

I help couples navigate difficulties in relationship by uncovering their emotional truths and learning new ways to communicate. I shed light on internalized messages that clients may have learned from their own parents, or from society at large, that can create problems in their own relationship. This approach can involve difficult conversations, but with the right tools and support, my clients learn how to find joy and nurturing in their relationships.

Navigating the waters of relationships or marriage can sometimes feel like steering a ship through a storm. Whether you're wrestling with communication breakdowns, trust issues, or just that unsettling feeling of drifting apart, I'm here to help. We'll collaboratively explore your unique relationship dynamics. We'll work on strengthening your bond, enhancing communication, and resolving conflicts effectively. This journey is all about building a stronger relationship!