In my work with couples and individuals, I blend evidence-based approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method skills with narrative and somatic techniques to create a practical, supportive, and structured experience. Together, we look at the patterns and “dated narratives” that keep you stuck—whether that’s resentment, miscommunication, or feeling dysregulated in moments that matter.
Using EFT, we slow down the emotional cycles underneath your reactions so you can understand what’s really driving conflict and disconnection. From the Gottman approach, we bring in concrete tools for communication, repair, and navigating differences without escalating. We pair this with nervous-system awareness and simple somatic techniques that help you regulate in real time, so change feels accessible outside the therapy room too.
COUPLES THERAPY
My goal is to help you understand each other more clearly, respond rather than react, and build practical strategies you can use in everyday life—whether you’re managing stress, parenting, or working through long-standing patterns. Therapy with me is collaborative, skill-based when needed, and grounded in helping you feel more connected, capable, and supported in your relationships.
Some of the couples I work with are
Navigating being first-time parents.
Have just moved in together.
Experiencing repair after a season of mistrust.
Getting on the same page financially.
Struggling to adjust to being in a committed relationship.
What to Expect in Our Work Together
Initial Consultation (15 minutes)
Our first step is a brief consultation to ensure we’re the right fit. We’ll talk about what’s been challenging, what you’re hoping to change, and how I work. This call helps you get a feel for my approach and gives me a sense of how I can best support you both.
First Sessions Together: Understanding the Dynamic
In these early joint sessions, I get to know your relationship, the patterns you’re stuck in, and how communication looks when things feel tense or disconnected. We slow down the cycle, build safety, and start mapping out the themes that are showing up for each of you. This stage is all about grounding, clarity, and collaboration.
Individual Sessions: Exploring History & Patterns
Next, I meet with each partner one-on-one. This allows me to understand your personal histories, family patterns, beliefs, and stress responses without the pressure of being in the same room. These conversations help me see the bigger picture: where your emotional reactions come from, what feels vulnerable for each of you, and which protective strategies show up during conflict.
Returning to Joint Sessions: Integration & Skill Building
With a deeper understanding of each person’s background and nervous system, we come back together. This is where therapy becomes more structured and practical—integrating EFT, Gottman tools, narrative reframing, and somatic regulation techniques. We work on communication, repair, and building a sense of teamwork, using everything we’ve learned from both the joint and individual phases.
Ongoing Work: Growth, Skills, and Connection
From here, sessions continue to be a mix of practical skill-building, emotional insight, and nervous-system awareness. We focus on creating lasting change in how you understand each other, move through conflict, and stay connected in daily life.