Couples Therapy

My approach to couples therapy integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy, as developed by Sue Johnson, and the research-based principles of John Gottman. I help couples understand and navigate their ‘dance of conflict’—those repetitive cycles that keep them stuck in negative interactions. By softening defenses and opening lines of communication, we work together to build emotional safety and understanding. This process allows couples to break free from destructive patterns, deepen their connection, and create a resilient, loving relationship.

Defensiveness is a natural response to feeling vulnerable, but it often creates barriers to connection. Softening these defenses involves helping couples approach each other with empathy and openness, leading to more constructive communication. My goal is to help couples build and maintain positive and connected relationships. I assist couples in breaking through barriers that prevent them from expressing and receiving the love that they deserve. I will guide you toward a more meaningful and satisfying relationship.

Couples who avoid expressing their private feelings put themselves at greater risk of becoming emotionally distant and growing apart. In our work together, we’ll identify and understand your unique ‘dance of conflict.’ By bringing awareness to the emotional patterns that drive your interactions, we can interrupt these cycles and create a new dance—one that fosters understanding and connection rather than conflict. My goal is to help couples feel safe enough to talk about the emotions and thoughts that are being suppressed. I help couples do the work to feel less afraid of expressing true feelings and needs for closeness.