Couples Therapy

Areas of Expertise:

 

  • Attachment wounding
  • Betrayal trauma
  • Blended families
  • Communication issues
  • Coparenting
  • Financial Alignment
  • Partner Conflict
  • Relationship issues
  • Sexual wellness and intimacy

 

Therapeutic Approaches to Couples therapy:

 

  • Attachment theory
  • EMDR
  • Emotional Focus Therapy (EFT)
  • Internal Family System (IFS)
  • Mind-Body bridging
  • Somatic Experiencing

Centered in Connection

 

I am passionate about relationships because humans are inherently wired for connection. When our partnerships are supportive and loving, we live happier, healthier lives. However, when communication breaks down, it is easy to find yourself trapped in negative cycles that leave both you and your partner feeling stuck, misunderstood, and alone.

 

Navigating the Pursuer-Withdrawer Cycle

 

In many struggling relationships, a painful dynamic emerges where one partner pursues and the other withdraws. Both people end up unhappy in these roles but feel unsure of how to break out of old, entrenched patterns. It is my honor to offer a therapeutic space where both of you can finally feel seen and understood. Together, we will work to decode your underlying emotions and transform the way you interact.

 

Evidence-Based Relationship Healing

 

To help you rebuild trust and intimacy, I draw on years of specialized study and training in the world’s leading couples therapy models:

 

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): As an evidence-based approach rooted in attachment theory, EFT is proven to help couples identify and transform the negative interaction patterns that create distress. Through EFT, you will learn emotional regulation and how to safely express your deepest needs.

 

The Gottman Method: I integrate nearly two decades of experience implementing Gottman relationship research to help you build practical communication skills, deepen your friendship, and manage conflict constructively.

 

Your Path Back to Each Other

 

Couples therapy provides a dedicated space where you and your partner can practice expressing your emotions and listening to each other with your hearts. My goal is to help you experience a renewed sense of closeness and secure attachment that extends far beyond the therapy office.