Couples Therapy
Structure of Sessions
The initial stages of couples work will involve establishing a strong therapeutic relationship, trust, and clarifying goals for treatment. I might request to meet with partners individually for a few of the sessions, depending on our goals and treatment plan. I will collect feedback to ensure we are meeting your relationship goals.
Treatment Specialties
My expertise in couples therapy issues include the following:
- Communication challenges
- Infidelity
- Premarital Counseling
- Divorce
- Co-parenting
- Relational trauma
- Conflict-resolution
- Cultural differences between partners
- Emotional and physical intimacy
- Romantic and/or sexual connection
- Navigating the process of one/both partners experiencing disability, chronic illness, or a mental health diagnosis
Treatment Interventions
In my couples work, I hold a primarily attachment-focused, communication-based, and psycho-educational approach. Through psycho-education, I will coach you on evidence-based tools to heal attachment ruptures, relational wounds, improve communication, build compassion towards your partner and yourself. I specialize in pre-marital counseling, where I utilize a structured approach that provides you with templates to have difficult but crucial conversations with your partner, increasing feelings of closeness and comfort.