Couples Counseling

I provide couples counseling to dating, engaged, and married couples.

Things may seem "fine," yet you may be questioning whether your partnership at present is living up to the promise you originally found in it, whether it's helping you live the life you really want. I focus on helping couples with basically solid relationships find deeper joy and connection by helping them attune more deeply to themselves and one another.

My work with couples has ranged from those who are mostly getting along but want to enhance their relationship to people who are often in conflict and trying to figure out how/if to stay together. I draw theory from sources similar to Focused Therapy, thinking about the role of the partners' attachment styles and focusing on emotional responses. In couples work, the relationship is the patient. I stress validation of each person's experience. Polyamory, open relationships, and kink are welcome.

I will work with you to bring hopefulness, emotional connection, healthy communication, and spark back into your life. We will work together to develop a plan to build your strongest relationship. Family counseling may include 2 or more family members to help heal relationships, open lines of communication, and learn new coping strategies.

For 17 years this is my specialty training with; Dr. Gottman EFT The Couples Institute Stan Tatkin Internal Family Systems Esther Perel Terry Real Bill Dougherty I have been married 18 years and survived 6 divorces as a kid. Couples work may be my dharma. It is what comes natural to me. It is the modality I get the most referrals for. I get sent the complex cases after folks have worked with several couples therapists.

Being a couples therapist I provide couples counseling to couples who struggle with navigating their relationship. I also provide martial and pre marital counseling along with help navigating sex and intimacy issues in relationships.

Developing healthy communication, quality time and understanding love languages are cornerstones of couple's therapy. We work together to understand one another's communication styles and to increase time needed to create an emotional bond with our partner.

I use an eclectic mix of Gottman Method and Relational Life Therapy with couples, partnerships and polycules.

I received formal training in couples counseling using a systemic approach. I have experience working with couples and partners on a variety of issues.

I provide counseling to couples (and larger poly systems) needing a supportive and neutral voice to assist in communication, injury healing, and unhealthy dynamics

We tailor our approach to meet the needs of each couple. Most couples benefit from an approach that combines learning new skills (e.g., communicating more effectively) with space to work through issues in therapy and practice using these new skills. Couples counseling tends to focus on three areas: (1) strengthening the couple’s friendship, (2) helping the couple more effectively engage with conflict, and (3) helping the couples navigate questions around life goals and values.

I work with couples and partners in all sorts of relationship dynamics and orientations whether romantic, platonic, monogamous, or nonmonogamous. In particular, I commonly support neurodivergent, queer, and nonmonogamous relationships. Through my training and lived experience I approach all relationships with an affirming anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens that can lead to better communication, closeness, vulnerability, and security.

Through my work, I’ve developed an approach that not only helps couples understand their individual roles and triggers but also empowers them to build empathy, communicate effectively, and reconnect in meaningful ways. I create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where each partner feels heard and valued, fostering an environment where deeper understanding and connection can thrive. My goal is to equip couples with tools to navigate both the highs and lows of their relationship.

I will work with you to bring hopefulness, emotional connection, healthy communication, and spark back into your life. We will work together to develop a plan to build your strongest relationship. Family counseling may include 2 or more family members to help heal relationships, open lines of communication, and learn new coping strategies.

As a couples therapist, I blend evidence-based methods with emotional insight to help partners transform challenges into growth opportunities. Using the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, I create a safe space for exploring difficult topics and building deeper connections. Together, we'll develop practical strategies to strengthen your relationship while honoring both partners' aspirations.

It’s normal that relationships change over time. It’s also normal to want the relationship you once had were you looked forward to being together and had a loving and trusting relationship. Relationships don’t come with “how to” manuals especially when you have been together for years. This is especially true when you have experienced a loss or there has been infidelity. Professional help is needed at that time. Don't wait until it's too late.

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.

I work with couples with a range of needs including communication dynamics, sex and intimacy, boundary management, conflict, life transitions, financial hardship, etc.