Couples Therapy

Couples therapy for premarital preparation, marriage therapy, co-parenting, complex couple dynamics, and couples transitions.

For those seeking to enhance their relationship, address challenges, or simply gain a deeper understanding of their partnership, I provide a compassionate, expert-guided path to achieving a more harmonious and resilient connection. I encourage couples to view their relationship as evolving gift that requires ongoing attention and care. My work not only addresses the immediate issues couples face, but also empowers them to cultivate lasting, fulfilling partnerships. My work with couples is deeply rooted in the belief that every relationship has the potential for growth, security, and renewal. My philosophy centers on the idea that meaningful connections are built through empathy, understanding, and mutual respect.

  • Premarital Therapy

    “We just want to set ourselves up to have a healthy relationship.”

    Planning your dream wedding is exciting—picking out the perfect outfits, choosing the ideal cake, and creating a celebration to remember. But don’t forget the most important part of your big day: preparing for a lifetime together! Premarital counseling helps you and your partner build a strong foundation, so you're ready for everything marriage brings. From communication skills to navigating life’s challenges, it’s the best way to ensure your “I do” is just the beginning of a happy, healthy journey together. Book your premarital counseling session today and start your marriage on the right foot

  • Marriage Counseling

    “No one ever taught us how to communicate.”

    Everyone has a past, and that is where we start with marriage counseling. First, we look at the relationship timeline to identity the strengths and challenges of your relationship. Then, we create a plan to help you. Marriage counseling focuses on improving how couples interact and respond to each other’s emotional needs, emphasizing the importance of both partners’ emotional well-being. Marriage therapy helps couples identify unhealthy patterns of behavior, such as defensive reactions or blame, and teaches them how to communicate with more empathy, understanding, and respect.

  • LGBTQ+ and ENM Therapy

    “We need a therapist who won’t judge our relationship.”

    With a deep commitment to inclusivity, I specialize in providing compassionate and affirming support to LGBTQ+ individuals and those navigating ethical non-monogamous (ENM) relationships. Understanding the unique complexities that can arise in these communities, I aim to create a space free of judgment where clients can explore their identities, relationship dynamics, and communication needs.

  • Couple Transitions

    We are at a crossroads. There has been so much hurt and disconnect, we aren’t sure that we can stay together.”

    When a couple feels at a crossroads or enters a new chapter (example: growing family, a slow down in intimacy, moving, or career changes) they can become unsure if they can stay together due to hurt or disconnect. Therapy offers a path to healing and clarity. Therapy can offer tools for healing and guide couples in making empowered decisions about their future—whether that means rebuilding the relationship or finding a respectful way to part ways.

I specialize in helping couples with:

Communication Skills

Shift from conflict to connection by breaking patterns that keep you stuck. Explore how you respond to conflict, communicate more skillfully, and figure out how to emotionally regulate in times of stress to avoid conflict. Learn how to dialogue about your emotions, empathize, and deeply open up in ways you have never done before.

Trauma, Betrayal, and Relational Hurt Recovery

Couples therapy can be for people facing the most difficult personal and relationship challenges including profound betrayal or relationship trauma. I work with couples who need crisis help because of a recently discovered affair or other types of relationship hurt.

Boundaries, Rules, and Expectations

Setting clear boundaries, rules, and expectations is essential for healthy relationships and personal well-being, especially given the often invisible "mental load" that many women carry and the secret stressors men face in silence. The burdens of silence and mental loads can lead to overwhelm and stress, making it vital to establish boundaries.

Emotional Connection

In a safe, supportive environment, couple can learn to communicate more openly and empathetically, allowing them to truly listen and respond to each other’s emotions—rather than getting caught up in the useless details of a disagreement. Therapy helps break down walls of defensiveness and miscommunication so couples can focus more on their emotional connection.

Empowerment and Healing

Therapy empowers couples by helping them develop the tools to communicate more openly, resolve conflicts constructively, and understand each other's needs and emotions. It creates a safe, non-judgmental space where partners can heal past wounds, rebuild trust, and grow together. Through therapy, individuals gain a deeper self-awareness, which enables them to take responsibility for their actions while also fostering empathy and understanding in their partner. By learning healthier ways to connect and address challenges, couples can feel more in control of their relationship, move past pain, and create a more fulfilling, resilient bond.

Emotion Regulation

When we argue, our past experiences and emotional responses take over, triggering deep-seated fears and insecurities. Each partner’s history plays a role in what sets them off, and what seems like a simple disagreement can quickly bring up feelings of shame, belittlement, being controlled, silenced, or ignored. These emotional triggers often shape how we react, making it harder to resolve conflicts and connect in a healthy way. By building emotional awareness and resilience, therapy empowers couples to stay emotionally connected and calm (regulated), even in challenging moments.