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Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on the relationship as the client, not just each individual.
Many couples come in feeling stuck in the same arguments, misreading each other’s intentions, or feeling distant despite wanting to feel closer. Often, the issue isn’t just communication, it’s the underlying emotional patterns driving those interactions.
Rather than addressing one issue at a time, the work focuses on identifying and shifting the patterns that keep repeating. This allows couples to move out of cycles of blame, withdrawal, or defensiveness and toward a more stable, responsive way of relating.
How I Work
My approach integrates emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and depth-oriented work to understand both the relationship dynamic and the individual patterns each partner brings into it.
Sessions are typically 50–55 minutes and held weekly. We focus on what’s happening in real time between you and your partner, while also understanding the emotional history and experiences shaping those reactions.
The work often includes:
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Identifying recurring conflict cycles (e.g., pursue–withdraw, criticize–defend)
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Understanding emotional triggers and why reactions feel so strong
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Clarifying misinterpretations (e.g., “you don’t care” vs. “you feel overwhelmed”)
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Creating new ways of responding that shift the dynamic over time
Types of Treatments / Specialties
Recurring conflict cycles
Arguments that repeat without real resolution
Communication breakdown
Misunderstandings, defensiveness, or feeling unheard
Attachment and emotional reactivity
Strong reactions that feel confusing or disproportionate
Difficulty with closeness or vulnerability
Wanting connection but struggling to reach it
Emotional disconnection
Feeling distant, alone, or unseen in the relationship
Trust and past relationship injuries
Infidelity, betrayal, or unresolved emotional wounds
Blame and polarization
Feeling stuck in “you’re the problem” dynamics
How to Get Started
1
Reach Out
Call or email to briefly discuss what you’re looking for and whether this feels like a fit
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Initial Couples Session
We begin with a structured conversation to understand your relationship history, patterns, and goals.
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Begin Ongoing Work
Sessions focus on identifying patterns and creating new ways of relating that improve connection over time.