Couples Counseling

I am a trained couples and family therapist who specializes in sex therapy. I am Gottman level 1 and 2 certified.

Committing to being real with each other, to explore our own expectations and assumptions, to uncover our unconscious motives and patterns, to talk about what we want, to admit our faults, accept each other's limitations, learn and practice healthy communication, get out of our own way so we can be a lot happier in this relationship and with each other so we can go the distance and enjoy our relationship. I favor Relational Life Therapy (RLT) and mix in EFT and Gottman.

In my practice, my expertise in couples counseling is built upon a profound understanding of interpersonal dynamics and a passion for nurturing healthy relationships. Through specialized training and a compassionate approach, I guide couples through communication hurdles, conflict resolution, and intimacy challenges. My aim is to empower them to cultivate stronger connections and lasting fulfillment in their relationships.

I work with couples and relationship configurations of all kinds to build communication and conflict resolution skills, as well as develop a deeper and more meaningful connection between partners.

Couples counseling can help couples in all types of intimate relationships — regardless of sexual orientation or marriage status. It focuses on helping a couple work through challenges, understand their relationship better, develop healthier ways of relating to one another and get unstuck from painful patterns. Premarital counseling can help couples achieve a deeper understanding of each other and iron out differences before marriage.

We specialize in helping couples dealing with a variety of common couple challenges and situations: -Communication blocks -Repeat Arguments -Disconnection and distance -Not feeling understood or a priority -Not feeling good enough for your partner; unable to make them happy -Not feeling like you can count on the other -Improving sexual connection -Desire discrepancies -Improving sexual satisfaction -Communication about sex -Relationship injury repair such as affairs or addiction -Rebuilding trust -Dealing with jealousy -Betrayal trauma and PTSD from relationship injuries or infidelity -Helping couples on the brink - can we repair? -Working with relationship ambivalence or uncertainty -Divorce prevention -Peaceful divorce -Parenting challenges -Not on the same parenting page -Lack of parenting support -Blending families -In-law conflict -Extended family relationships -Couples who work together; family business -Navigating religious differences

In couples therapy, I’m your go-to for navigating the tricky parts of relationships. I help you both communicate better, understand each other’s needs, and tackle any issues head-on. It’s all about building a stronger, more connected partnership where both of you feel seen and heard.

Coupleship… This is the word that we like to use to describe the shared meaning, the shared experiences, and the shared values that hold two people together. Couples therapy can help modern couples stay connected and committed. Our clinicians utilize the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (Susan), the Gottman Method (Noelle & Brittany) and Prepare-Enrich (Noelle) in order to provide your relationship with additional support, insight and growth.

The Gottman Method is an approach to couples therapy that includes a thorough assessment of the couple’s relationship and integrates research-based interventions based on the Sound Relationship House Theory. The goals of Gottman Method Couples Therapy are to disarm conflicting verbal communication; increase intimacy, respect, and affection; remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy; and create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship.

As a couples therapist, I lean heavily on my training in family and relationship systems, and draw on EFT and Gottman principles frequently. I emphasize your existing strengths, and help clients work on improving communication, building interdependence and differentiation, cultivating greater intimacy, and learning to have productive conflict. I help clients understand their conflict & attachment styles, and begin to have a greater understanding of one another and themselves.

I particularly enjoy couples counseling because I find so much value in helping individuals learn to get along better and navigate life's challenge in healthier and adaptive ways.

I have been doing couples counseling for over 22 years.

I have experience working with couples and will help you and your partner communicate, solve problems, restore trust, and increase your emotional and physical intimacy. I teach each partner how to communicate feelings, reasons, and solutions to your partner using a soft approach. We will practice communication and reflective listening skills in sessions and goals for you to incorporate solutions outside of sessions. https://www.mountainstherapy.com/

Finding the right fit for your marriage is critical. You need to find someone who can help you increase communication, increase connection and intimacy, and help you repair the wounds that are currently going on. I have worked with couples repair their relationship, address specific unhealthy behaviors, open their marriage, or pre-marital counseling. Give me a call today to discuss what is going on with your relationship and how I can help!

I help many couples either stay together or peaceful separate. My background is in Marriage and Family therapy, however as a Clinical Counselor and I can help you with your relationship.

I believe in a collaborative approach to relationships. I lean toward the Gottman approach in couples work.

I have completed several Gottman trainings and I am listed on the Gottman Institute website. I have extensive experience in pre-marital counseling, couples counseling , surviving infidelity and counseling couples with ADHD. I work with couples on how to really listen, how to have constructive conflict, how to see each other with compassion and understanding, how to increase connection and intimacy. The best relationships do not happen; they are made though conscious action.

One plus one equals three. Two individuals, plus one relationship.