Couples Therapy

I facilitate couples therapy for couples who want to grow their relationship, couples who are navigating a transitional season of life, couples who have experienced a major hurt in their relationship, couples caregiving for aging parents or struggling children, and couples who are separating and want to navigate this major change with care.

As I’ve worked with couples in various seasons of their relationship, I’ve consistently seen that the patterns showing up between them are intimately connected to the life experiences each person carries. When we address the relationship, it naturally opens the door to individual exploration. In turn, when we spend time exploring who each partner is and where they come from, the relationship begins to shift in meaningful ways.

A conflict area (communication, sex and intimacy, family, finances, etc.) is rarely a “simple fix” because we bring our whole selves into each of these areas of life. In couples therapy, we navigate what it looks like for partners who are equally complex and multi-faceted to be in intimate relationship with one another.

While many couples benefit from ongoing weekly or biweekly therapy where we collaborate on the approach that best fits your relationship, some couples may find a focused and intensive model both useful and practical… life is busy!

Discounted Couples Intensives

What? These topic-focused intensives balance a predetermined structure (I will guide you through!) with some flexibility to tailor to the dynamics of your relationship.

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How long? These series are 8 sessions and can be scheduled weekly or biweekly.

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How much? I offer a discounted price of $100/session for couples intensives.

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Who? This model works best for couples who already have the foundation of a “working partnership.” This doesn’t mean things feel smooth, but these couples might describe themselves as good at collaborating on certain problems, holding some mutual-respect, and/or feeling friendly towards one another. The first step after you reach out will be to fill out a screening questionnaire to determine if this type of therapy is the right fit. Explore topics below.

Current Topics Offered

  • In this intensive, we begin by exploring your “communication cycle,” identifying how the pattern of responses in your relationship impacts one another and can ultimately lead to feeling stuck. We then introduce a concrete communication skill that allows you to practice shifting the pattern… sounds simple but can feel like communication boot camp

  • This intensive is not the same as sex therapy. Rather, I would describe it as Principles of Sex Therapy 101. The aim is to get couples talking about sex and intimacy in a supportive and educational space. You can expect lots of good content as well as some activities to guide you through exploring intimacy in your relationship at your own pace.

    *If you are interested in this intensive, please note that I do require some additional screening paperwork and conversations. Sex and intimacy can be a deeply personal topic and we may find that exploring this topic within more traditional ongoing therapy is more appropriate.

  • I am passionate about working with couples to find fairness in how to distribute the many (and often invisible) tasks of running a household and family together. This work requires time and commitment, but aims to leave couples with less frustration and a greater sense of teamwork in the relationship. It also aims to empower partners to feel competent in their responsibilities, freeing up space to pursue activities in life that fill you up.

  • For those who would like a guided-space to discuss important topics as they embark on a new chapter of their relationship. We will begin with an engaging time for you to share your story, building your narrative on foundational elements of your partnership. This naturally leads us to identify key areas that you would like to take a deeper dive. My aim is for you to leave with increased trust, understanding, and confidence in navigating the road ahead.

When you’re looking for a therapist, it’s important that you get a sense that it’s a good fit. Reach out to have a low-pressure, low-commitment conversation to explore if working together could be right for you. If you’re not feeling it, I know other incredible therapists and I will do my best to point you in the right direction.