Healing Together

It’s completely normal to feel mixed about starting couples counseling. When things already feel difficult, the idea of bringing a third person into the mix can feel uncomfortable, unnecessary, or even a little overwhelming. My goal is to offer a supportive and structured space where you and your partner can strengthen your relationship, improve communication, and work through disconnection or conflict.

My approach is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which means we focus on the emotional patterns that keep couples stuck and help you create more safety, responsiveness, and connection with one another.

I provide trauma-informed care for couples of all relationship styles, including monogamous and consensually non-monogamous relationships (polyamory, open relationships, etc). I’m affirming of the different ways relationships can be structured and the unique strengths and challenges that come with them.

Many couples come in noticing the same patterns repeating. Often, underneath those patterns are unmet needs for closeness, reassurance, autonomy, or safety. Therapy helps slow things down so we can understand what’s happening beneath the surface and build new ways of responding to each other.

Areas I like to focus on include:

• Communication breakdowns and recurring conflict cycles

• Emotional distance or feeling stuck

• Trust ruptures and repair after hurt or betrayal

• Attachment wounds and fear of rejection or abandonment

• Emotional and physical intimacy concerns

• Boundaries and balancing closeness with individuality

You don’t need to be in crisis to start couples therapy. Many couples come in simply wanting a stronger, more connected, and more secure relationship.

What to Expect

Sessions are structured but conversational. We slow down moments of disconnection, explore what each partner is feeling underneath the conflict, and work toward new ways of reaching for and responding to each other with more understanding and care.

Over time, therapy may include:

• Identifying negative interaction patterns

• Understanding underlying emotions and attachment needs

• Strengthening empathy and emotional responsiveness

• Creating more secure, connecting interactions

• Improving communication and repair after conflict

• Deepening emotional and physical intimacy

• Building trust, shared meaning, and relational goals

Getting Started

As mentioned, beginning couples counseling can feel like a daunting and vulnerable first step.

Our initial session will allow all partners to share your relationship story, identify current concerns, and begin mapping the cycles that may be keeping you stuck. If you’re interested in starting couples counseling or would like to learn more about my approach, you’re welcome to reach out to schedule a consultation!