In couples therapy, we explore how your relationship is shaped by each partner’s experiences, emotional needs, and relational patterns—and by the patterns that emerge between you. I meet couples where they are, creating space to notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—both individual and shared—are influenced by past experiences, family of origin, and the dynamics you bring together.
At times, this involves slowing down and noticing what happens between you in the moment—how each of you responds, and how those responses shape the interaction as it unfolds. This process attends to how each of you responds emotionally, biologically, and relationally, and to the deeper patterns that influence connection and communication.
Because this work focuses on the relationship as a whole, the structure of couples therapy can differ in important ways from individual therapy.
Couples therapy can be especially helpful when you find yourselves caught in patterns that repeat, when connection feels strained or distant, or when you are seeking a deeper understanding of one another and your relationship. This work often resonates with couples who are not only wanting to reduce conflict, but who are also interested in understanding the underlying dynamics shaping their interactions.
Couples therapy tends to be most helpful when both partners are willing, at least in some way, to reflect on their own experience and consider how they each contribute to the patterns that arise between them.
The process is tailored to each couple, offering support, perspective, and understanding while also creating opportunities to shift unhelpful patterns, deepen attunement, and strengthen connection. At the same time, we attend to the qualities that make your relationship unique—your sense of humor, mutual respect, or commitment to one another—and consider how these strengths can support growth.
Together, we explore how you move toward and away from one another, how connection is created or disrupted, and how new ways of relating can begin to take shape.
recurring arguments, misunderstandings, and expressing needs
disconnection, withdrawal, or difficulty feeling emotionally responsive
jealousy, betrayal, or boundary struggles
parenting, career changes, relocation, or health challenges
family-of-origin influences, early attachment experiences, and trauma that shape your interactions
Each session is guided by the experiences and dynamics you bring as a couple. Over time, many couples begin to recognize and shift patterns that once felt automatic. As these patterns change, interactions often become less reactive and more intentional, allowing for greater understanding, repair, and a more steady sense of connection.
Feel free to reach out with any questions about couples therapy or how we might work together to support your relationship.
