Couples Therapy
Relationships can be one of our greatest sources of connection and meaning, but they can also become places where conflict, misunderstanding, distance, and loneliness repeat in painful ways. Couples therapy provides a space to better understand these patterns and create new possibilities for relating to one another.
WHY COUPLES SEEK THERAPY
Relationships rarely become difficult overnight.
Some couples that I work with come to therapy because conflict has become increasingly frequent or painful. Others feel emotionally distant despite caring deeply for one another. Some struggle to communicate which leads to misunderstanding, criticism, or withdrawal.
Still others are caught off guard by infidelity and/or betrayal.
Often, both people are trying their best while remaining caught in a cycle that neither fully understands.
Many people feel stuck and/or hopeless by the time they arrive to my office. If that is you, I can help.
Understanding the Pattern
Rather than focusing on who is right or wrong, therapy can help identify the emotional and relational patterns that repeatedly shape interactions between partners.
Creating Space for Change
As couples begin to recognize these patterns, they find greater capacity to communicate honestly, tolerate difficult emotions, and respond differently to one another.
My Approach
Couples often come to me because of:
recurring arguments
emotional distance
difficulty communicating
loss of intimacy or desire
infidelity or broken trust
parenting differences
family conflicts
life transitions
contemplating separation
wanting to strengthen an already good relationship
My job as your couples therapist is to help you understand yourself and your partner.
Rather than assigning blame, I work to help each person understand the emotional experience of themselves and their partner(s).
I take an active role in helping each person to say as much as possible.
Many of us grew up in environments where there was not enough time or space for understanding, thus we have a hard time hearing another’s feelings when there has been none for ourselves.
Beginning Therapy
Whether you are hoping to repair longstanding difficulties or simply understand one another more deeply, therapy can provide a space to begin that conversation.