COUPLE & RELATIONSHIP
THERAPY
RELATIONSHIPS CAN BE TOUGH. Humans are relational beings and we are meant to grow through and toward human connection throughout our lifespan. These connections, or relationships, contribute to how we view life. Our experience in past relationships - good or bad - influences how we show up in our present and future relationships. In therapy we will work toward deepening your relationship through healing wounds, improving communication, strengthening trust and commitment, and enhancing intimacy.
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Couples or relationship therapy may be right for you if you are:
- Struggling with communication
- Stuck in negative conflict cycles
- Feeling disconnected with your partner
- Dealing with infidelity & betrayal
- Contemplating divorce or seperation
- Challenged by family of origin and/or in-law dynamics
- Struggle with not feeling seen or understood
- Lacking emotional and/or sexual intimacy
SPECIALIZING IN THERAPY FOR YOUNG COUPLES (20's to 40's)
Young couples are faced with the challenge of rediscovering identities through life transitions while also trying to be the person your partner needs. This is so hard to navigate! I work with these couples together and as individuals to discover their values, needs, and desires individually and in the relationship.
HIGH CONFLICT COUPLES
I work with couples on a variety of relationship issues, but it's my style and approach that has been shown to align with the needs of high conflict couples. I use a combination of Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Relational Life Therapy (RLT) to help keep the power balanced, hold partners accountable, and coach them as they learn tools to change the relationship dynamic. Together, we'll explore the narratives you each have of the relationship and identify the cycle that you find yourself getting stuck in. We'll then work at interrupting the cycle and begin learning new ways of functioning in the relationship.
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Many times, in this dynamic, there is individual work that needs to be done. I will work with the couple both together and individually. I use Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT) to help resolve childhood and previous trauma that is negatively impacting the relationship.
COUPLES & SEX THERAPY
I help to create a safe and judgement free space for couples to address sexual issues and explore sex and sexuality. I work with couples who are experiencing desire discrepancy, passionless or sexless marriage, struggling with sex after betrayal, and those who are interested in sex exploration.
Gottman Method Couples Assessment
The Gottman Method Couples Therapy Assessment is a research-based assessment that measures relationship satisfaction, providing an in-depth analysis of strengths, weaknesses and recommendations for improvement. This assessment can help you finally understand what’s going on in your relationship - and get you the help you need to improve it.
The assessment consists of 4 parts. The first part of the assessment is an oral history interview with the couple that is approximately 1.5 hours in length. The second and third parts of the assessment are individual sessions for each partner lasting approximately one hour each. In the final part of the assessment, we will review the assessment summary and I will provide feedback and recommendations for the couple's treatment.
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The assessment can be completed in one day or split into 4 separate sessions.
MY ROLE AS YOUR COUPLE'S THERAPIST is multifaceted based on your needs and goals. I am a supporter, coach, encourager, collaborator, listener, educator, and facilitator. I am who you need me to be in each session. This is how I believe you get the most out of our time together.