Couples & Partners Therapy

I understand relationships can be complex and nuanced to each individual and each couple.

 This work is about reorienting to connection and play.

I view relationships like a living ecosystem. Our ecosystems can flourish and or struggle based upon so many dynamics. What exists in between two or more people can be loving, mysterious, and healing. In contrast, when the space in between people becomes disconnected, harsh, and misunderstood, the relationship(s) can be a vehicle of great harm. Our society, systems, and culture does not do a great job at teaching or equipping us to cultivate healthy connections and relationships. Sometimes this process is about learning and unlearning - taking the next steps to learn and heal together can be powerful and important in continuing to co-create a healthy culture in your relationship or relationships.

In relationship work, I co-create a space that is inclusive to all folks in the relationship.

I seek to understand everyone’s perspective that will also help everyone in the relationship(s) find a neutral space to connect, be heard, and repair. I am passionate about helping all folks in their relationship feel like they can thrive no matter what situation or season of life. I utilize approaches from The Gottman Method, Attachment-Based theories, Polyvagal Theory, and Trauma Informed Care.

Work with me for a few months, or a few years

Depending on the repairing, rebuilding, and skills building process, each relationship work could take a few months or more than a year to heal. Timing depends on the collaboration from all people involved, sometimes folks heal at different paces and honor the time it takes to feel understood, trust, and commit to the relationship(s). After the hardwork of repairing and rebuilding is accomplished, it is helpful to set up relationship check up’s, which could mean meeting once or twice a year for a session to do a tune up or refresher on important relationship skills. .