Couples Therapy

There was a time when your relationship felt effortless.

You enjoyed carefree nights talking about your dreams, the adventures you’d take, and the life you’d create together.

But somewhere along the way, it shifted. You wish you could return to that time when you couldn’t get enough of each other.

Now, even though they’re right next to you, you feel a sense of loneliness. You can’t help but wonder “Do you still love me?” and “Will you be there for me when it counts?”

You’re not sure where things went wrong, but you know that something needs to change.

You want to feel loved again.

You want to rediscover that spark and joy in your connection, or at least stop the endless cycle of arguments.

Right now, communication feels like a battlefield, with small things turning into big issues and important topics being ignored.

It feels like you no longer speak the same language.

You’re seeking effective solutions.

You need someone who truly understands relationships and the dynamics between partners.

With the help of a trained couples therapist, it is possible to rebuild your connection and rekindle the love you once felt for each other.

Using the proven methods of Gottman Couples Therapy, I help couples reconnect and reclaim their relationship.

How It Works

Session 1: We’ll explore the challenges you’re facing as a couple. You’ll share your story, what’s brought you to therapy, and what you hope to achieve in our work together. 

Session 2: I will meet individually with each of you. This is your chance to speak openly about your personal needs within the relationship and your individual goals for therapy. During these meetings, I listen without judgment or taking sides. I aim to understand both of your perspectives equally to guide us forward.

Session 3: We will come back together to outline a clear plan for moving forward. Based on what we’ve discussed, we will establish goals for therapy that focus on getting your relationship back on track.

Sessions are 55 minutes, during which you will practice the scientifically backed tools that promote relating in a healthy manner.

You will learn…

A useful framework for thinking about your relationship and the components that are necessary for it to be healthy and sturdy, such as trust, commitment, and friendship. 

To increase understanding between you and your partner, recognizing that there is no absolute reality in any relationship conflict, only two subjective points of view.

About the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, a metaphor to describe communication styles that research shows can predict the end of a relationship. They are: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling.

How to replace each destructive communication type with healthy, productive behaviors that will counteract negativity. For example, you’ll learn to state what you need in order to make things better rather than attacking your partner’s character.

Here’s how you’ll get there:

We’ll analyze your communication patterns.

We’ll identify and understand cycles of conflict you may be caught in.

We’ll work to understand each person’s role in that cycle and where they came from.

You’ll learn techniques to help you shift into more productive communication styles.

We’ll collaborate on building skills that will strengthen your attachment and your connection.

You can have a more harmonious, connected relationship.

Whether your relationship has lack of trust, emotional distance, or frequent arguments, you are in the right place.

If you’d like to improve the quality of your relationship, reach out today to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation.