Couples Counseling

In addition to the Gottman method, I also incorporate elements of emotionally focused therapy as well as sampling from other experts in the field in order to create the most enhanced experience for the couple.

Couples generally come to counseling to improve their connection with each other. The lack of closeness or the presence of resentment is often due to a variety of circumstances. My approach is to learn about when your relationship used to feel better, what happened to change it, and help each person understand and empathize with each other as we explore the deeper motivators that resulted in distance between them. I draw from a variety of techniques based on my perceived needs of the couple.

My institute training included a specialty track on dynamic couples psychotherapy. I work with couples and adults in consensual non-monogomous relationships to understand how unconscious patterns provide context for specific concerns in their relationship(s). In essence, I aid them in understanding how the intersections of their past experiences and inner worlds are showing up in the relationship(s). General concerns include intimacy, communication, parenting, marital separation, and infidelity.

When we fight with our partners, it feels like there is something else under the surface. Fights are like icebergs, some of it may be visible, but there may be deeper reasons. My goal is to help you and your partner express your true feelings and needs in a healthy manner, which lie beneath the surface. I will help you discover the cycle you are both stuck in, what you each contribute, and how you can each be your true selves. With this we can come to the best outcome for the relationship.

I particularly enjoy couples counseling because I find so much value in helping individuals learn to get along better and navigate life's challenge in healthier and adaptive ways.

Couples may struggle with a variety of issues from communication, to conflict resolution to sexual desire discrepancy to betrayal. I am passionate about helping couples hear each other, manage disagreements and atone for betrayal. I can help couples rediscover the love and desire they had for their partner and to reconnect. Let's explore ways to be intentional about your relationship, to prioritize the pleasure, passion and play in your relationships and your lives!

I am working on my level one Gottman training and a PhD in marriage and family therapy. In couples, my focus is on emotional literacy, improving communication, and identification of patterns. I work with couples and non-traditional relationship styles, including polycules.

Committing to being real with each other, to explore our own expectations and assumptions, to uncover our unconscious motives and patterns, to talk about what we want, to admit our faults, accept each other's limitations, learn and practice healthy communication, get out of our own way so we can be a lot happier in this relationship and with each other so we can go the distance and enjoy our relationship. I favor Relational Life Therapy (RLT) and mix in EFT and Gottman.

I specialize in couples counseling, offering a supportive space for partners to strengthen connection, improve communication, and navigate challenges with empathy and respect. With expertise in LGBTQIA2S+ relationships, he understands the complexities of diverse identities and dynamics. Tracy's trauma-informed approach helps partners address past wounds, build trust, and foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships by developing practical tools to enhance emotional safety and connection.

I help couples reconnect, improve intimacy, and communicate effectively about what truly matters. My role as a counselor isn’t to assign blame or take sides but to guide both partners toward solutions. Together, we’ll identify unhelpful patterns in your relationship and transform them into healthy connections. You’ll gain deeper understanding of yourselves and each other, making it easier to address challenges. My goal is to help you build and strengthen a healthy, lasting relationship.

I have extensive experience working with couples, both monogamous, polyamorous, and those practicing consensual non-monogamy. I am a Certified Sex Therapy-Informed Professional and have Gottman Level 1 training. I am always learning and constantly seeking more opportunities to hone my skills and gain insight into this work, including expanding my certifications.

Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy designed to help partners improve their relationship, resolve conflicts, and build a stronger emotional connection. It is facilitated by a trained therapist who provides guidance and tools to help couples communicate effectively, understand each other's perspectives, and address issues that may be causing distress. We also offer a unique approach to couples therapy that includes two therapists in each couple's session.

If you’re in a relationship that’s beginning to feel stale or unsatisfying, our therapists can work with you and your significant other to explore what’s not working. Rather than simply address surface-level conflicts, our goal is to go deeper. We want to explore the unconscious behavioral patterns that each of you brings to the table and look at how those patterns are fueling the conflict between you.

Being in relationship to each other is central to our experience as human beings, but it can be hard! If you’re struggling to feel a sense of connection to your partner, relationship therapy can help you get back to feeling like you’re on the same team again. I especially love working with nontraditional relationships and couples where one or more partners are LGBTQIA+ and/or neurodivergent.

I will work with you to bring hopefulness, emotional connection, healthy communication, and spark back into your life. We will work together to develop a plan to build your strongest relationship. Family counseling may include 2 or more family members to help heal relationships, open lines of communication, and learn new coping strategies.

Building intimate connections can be one of the most rewarding and challenging aspects of adult life. Lack of intimacy and feelings of isolation including within the context of a relationship can be a contributing factor to psychological distress. Couple therapy provides a productive arena to assess what is challenging to an existing relationship and what may be interfering with growing individually or as a couple, And it can offer insight and tools needed to reduce conflict and build intimacy.

My approach to addiction counseling is comprehensive and compassionate. I understand the complex nature of addiction and the profound impact it can have on individuals and their loved ones. Utilizing a combination of CBT and motivational interviewing, I help clients uncover the underlying causes of their substance use and develop effective strategies for recovery. My addiction counseling focuses on relapse prevention, coping skills development, and fostering a strong support network.