Healing Together, Growing Stronger
Your Relationship Doesn't Have to Stay Stuck
You're Not Alone
Whether you're constantly fighting, feeling distant and disconnected, recovering from betrayal, or simply wanting to deepen your partnership—couples therapy can help.
I work with couples of all types to improve communication, heal wounds, rebuild trust, and create the relationship you both long for. Every relationship faces challenges, but with the right support and tools, you can transform struggle into strength and rediscover the connection that brought you together.
Taking the step to seek help is an act of courage and commitment to your partnership.
Who I Work With
Married Couples
Strengthening long-term commitments through all seasons of marriage
Dating & Engaged
Building strong foundations before making lifelong promises
LGBTQ+ Partnerships
All gender identities and sexual orientations warmly welcomed
Premarital Counseling
Preparing for marriage with clarity and confidence
Infidelity
Navigating feeling of hurt and rebuild trust
Intercultural Couples
Honoring diverse backgrounds and bridging cultural differences
Common Issues We Address
Every couple faces unique challenges. Here are some of the most common struggles that bring partners to therapy, along with how we'll work together to overcome them.
Communication Breakdown
"We can't talk without it turning into a fight." Learn to really listen, express needs without blame, navigate conflict constructively, and have the hard conversations you've been avoiding.
Trust Issues & Infidelity
"I don't know if we can recover from betrayal." Work through pain, understand what happened, decide your path forward, and rebuild trust step by step with a stronger foundation.
Emotional Distance
"We're roommates, not partners." Explore what's creating distance, address unmet needs, rekindle intimacy, break withdrawal patterns, and remember why you chose each other.
Constant Conflict
"We're stuck in the same fights over and over." Address deeper issues beneath arguments, identify negative cycles, understand how past shapes present, and find productive ways to disagree.
Navigating Differences Together
Cultural or Value Differences
"Our families have very different expectations." We'll navigate respecting both partners' cultural values, finding compromise without resentment, managing family-of-origin pressures, parenting across differences, and creating your own shared values as a unique couple.
Life Transitions
"Having a baby changed everything." We'll work through adapting to new roles, grieving what's changed, supporting each other through transitions, realigning as partners during major shifts, and making big decisions together with clarity and mutual respect.
Intimacy & Sexual Issues
"We never have sex anymore." We'll explore emotional and physical intimacy blocks, mismatched desires, trauma impacts, communication about needs, and rekindling connection—all with sensitivity and respect for your comfort.
How I Work With Couples
I use an integrative approach, drawing from evidence-based methods that honor both the relationship and each individual partner. My work is grounded in research while remaining deeply human and responsive to your unique story.
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Understanding attachment patterns and deepening emotional bonds between partners
Narrative Approaches
Rewriting your relationship story and creating new possibilities together
Cultural Humility
Navigating cultural differences with respect and understanding
Trauma-Informed Care
Creating safety while addressing wounds that impact your relationship
What to Expect in Therapy
Session Format
- 60 - 90 minutes
- Usually weekly or bi-weekly
- Both partners attend together
- Occasional individual sessions when helpful
First Session
Understanding what brings you here, hearing each perspective, assessing dynamics, establishing goals, and answering your questions
Early Sessions
Building communication skills, identifying patterns, creating safety, and establishing new ways of connecting
Ongoing Work
Processing difficult emotions, exploring underlying needs, practicing new relating patterns, building empathy and understanding
Progress & Growth
Reconnecting emotionally and physically, consolidating gains, preparing for future challenges together
Is Your Relationship Right for Couples Therapy?
Therapy Works Best When
- Both partners are willing to participate actively
- There's genuine commitment to work on the relationship
- Both can take responsibility for their part in patterns
Even if you're uncertain, reaching out shows courage and care for your partnership.
When to Consider Alternatives
Couples therapy may not be appropriate if there's active domestic violence or abuse, severe untreated mental health or addiction issues are present, or only one partner wants therapy.
If you're unsure, let's talk. I'll help you determine if couples therapy is right for you, or if individual therapy or other resources would be better suited to your situation.
Investment in Your Relationship
Insurance Coverage
Some insurance plans cover couples therapy. Check your benefits or contact me for assistance. I provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
Sliding Scale
Limited availability for reduced fees based on financial need. Please inquire if cost is a barrier to getting the support you need.
Your Relationship Deserves Care and Attention
Whether you're in crisis or simply want to strengthen your bond, I'm here to help you build the partnership you both long for. Taking this step is an investment in your future together.
Couples Therapy