Couple Counseling

If you are experiencing distress, disconnection or dissatisfaction in your couple relationship, or you just want to improve your marriage, you have clicked on the right web page. I have worked with hundreds of couples to help them regain a sense of connection and strengthen their love relationship.  I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where both partners are valued and supported.

Therapy Process

I use a highly effective therapy called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT has been used to help thousands of couples world-wide. This therapy has been research for over 20 years and is an empirically validated approach to working with couples. Research has shown EFT to have a 70-73% recovery rate from marital distress in 10 – 12 sessions of therapy, and a 90% rate of significant improvement (Johnson, 2004, Jacobson et al., 1984).  Therapy duration and results can vary depending on many factors of your unique relationship. I work with this method because it is effective and can help couples improve their relationships. Read more about EFT here. Below is a list of common relationship problems I have helped couples with using this therapy:

Common Relationship Problems

Broken Trust
Communication
Pornography / Sexual Addiction
Affair Recovery
Betrayals
Different sexual needs / Sexual issues
Different Parenting Styles
Financial Stress
Life Changes
Not “Getting Along”/ Constant Bickering
Feeling like roommates / you are “just occupying the same space”
Isolation / Feeling alone in marriage
Not feeling loved by spouse

What You Can Expect…

If your relationship is not working, chances are you are feeling empty, lonely or frustrated. You are not alone. Many couples begin counseling with similar feelings. Most people have tried many different ways to “fix things” but their relationship reverts back to the same old patterns. It may be time to try couple counseling. With your active participation, couple counseling can be a journey from isolation and defensiveness to connection and openness. I will work with you to help you experience a new way of connecting with your partner. And help you learn new ways to create the relationship you want. Together, our goal will be to create positive and lasting changes.

Many couples attempt to communicate but end up in a cycle of blaming, attacking and criticizing each other. Other couples “sweep their feelings under the rug” to avoid conflict. Sometimes you can feel like you are on a merry-go-round with your partner, having the same fight, over and over with no conclusion or change. Other times you might just feel stuck, unable to change. With your participation, I can help you reconnect with your spouse and create a new, positive way of interacting.

I hope to see you soon…

Improving your relationship with your spouse can be the most important work you will ever do. The quality of your relationship can impact how you feel about yourself, your kids, your family, your LIFE! My wish is that you experience Health and Hope in your relationship.