Marriage Counseling

I offer couples the opportunity to focus on the problems they are challenged with while respecting that the deep love and commitment you have has served you well. Together we'll look at how to soften some harsher edges, review what can be learned from regrettable incidents to begin the healing process & develop effective communication skills unique to each partner. Changes in family dynamics, exploring how to manage the stress of aging & other hurtles are common discussions.

I have advanced couples training in both Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and the Gotman Method. Whether you have drifted apart or one has been involved in an affair, you can rebuild your marriage and your life in a meaningful way.

I help individuals to understand their relational dynamics in whatever relationship they may be in, identifying issues, and working with them in making healthy changes in how they navigate their relationships. I also work with individuals on learning valuable relationship skills (i.e., boundary setting, identifying needs, etc) that can serve them in various settings.

Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships, dating and marriage

Is your relationship failing or is it simply being put to the test with life’s trials and tribulations? Have you or your partner been staying aloof, or distancing, or being quick to react or fight? Is your relationship asking you to deepen your own ability to hold onto yourself as well as lean into your partner enough for connection to grow. Clear up the miscommunications, come together with clarity and compassion, and move forward with forgiveness, new skills and understanding

I have experience in many different varieties of couples therapy issues. Communication, arguing, polyamory, kink, open relationships, infidelity, and lack of intimacy are all topics that I have experience working with. The goal of couples therapy is to enhance the relationship in such a way that both individuals are able to come together as a team.

Relationships are supposed to be positive and lifelong events supposedly, we see it movies, stories, books, etc. Marriages also differ in expectation from culture to culture. The reality is, we often don't have the tools, or "wing it" throughout, basically surviving throughout a relationship with another being. I focus on changing that by structuring, identifying strengths and weaknesses. I commonly refer to Imago and Gottman method and education.

I love working with relationships and marriages; I enjoy the complexity of sharing intimate connection with another human and the unique conversations that can be had around each person as well as the relationship thriving through new types of connection and possibilities for joy.

Should you stay or should you go? No other question carries this much weight; it's almost suffocating. The pain of things remaining the same is just too much. But, the risks associated with making massive changes also paralyze you. I get it. There are reasons to work on the relationship, and there are reasons to close the door behind you. You've built a life together: kids, careers, investments. Life isn't so simple to end it all right now; life is complicated.

Life is so busy. There are chores to do, work to do, you have to take care of the kids, and fix the car and see the in-laws. There seems to me so many things to do that time to focus on your relationship seems impossible. You might be feeling a little distant from your partner but think that this must be “normal”. You have been together so long, you are no longer in the honeymoon phase, right?

It's hard for couples to pick someone who does marriage counseling. If you can't agree on anything then how can you agree on this? My goal is to get to the heart of the patterns you both repeat that are making the relationship challenging. It's active work. I'm up for the challenge. I typically use IBCT as my approach. -Validated, straightforward.

I believe marriage can be transformative and one of life's great blessings. That said, when things are rough, it impacts all areas of your life. I help couples get back on the same team, see situations from the other's point of view, and create a mutually supportive and inspiring relationship.

The disconnect in your relationship might feel insurmountable right now, but you can regain the love and closeness you and your partner have had in the past. You can finally feel seen, heard, and understood again. You can improve your intimacy. And I can help you get there. Using an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy approach integrated with the Gottman Method, I help couples improve communication, move on from infidelity, and establish greater trust and intimacy.

I work with couples to improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection. My approach integrates Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Somatic Experiencing, helping couples identify and address underlying patterns that cause conflict or disconnection. Whether navigating life transitions, strengthening intimacy, or resolving conflict, my goal is to create a safe space where both partners feel heard, valued, and supported in their journey together.

I have a Master's Degree in Psychology with an emphasis on families. Most of my training is in Marriage and Family Therapy. I help many couples stay together...or successfully and peacefully transition their relationship.

Relationships/marriage can be a difficult space to navigate. It is my experience and support that allows for us to come together in a safe space to work through any underlining issues that do come up in relationships through the use of communication tools, quality time, and understanding one another's love language I will help you build a stronger foundation for a healthier marriage/relationship.

Let's improve that communication! Communication goes both ways: creating space in yourself to honor and express your wants, needs, and desires and holding space to value and receive your partner's wants, needs, and desires, in turn. I work to help you and your partner develop a loving, open connection with each other. Understanding your own and your partner's backgrounds, stressors, and familial relationships can help to bridge the gap to authentic connection in your relationship.

Maybe you're hoping to re-connect with a partner or loved one, improve assertive communication, establish healthy boundaries, or you realize it's time to break free from a relationship or situationship that's depleting your energy and confidence. We will process and work through anything and everything human connection related. We will also work together to identity and better understand your attachment style.

I am trained in Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy and the Gottman Method.