In the intricate dance of partnership, it's inevitable that disagreement, difference, and difficulty arises. Healthy relationships aren't characterized by the absence of these unavoidable moments, but rather how they're handled and resolved. In our work together, I'll help you learn new skills and ways of relating that can transform moments of discord into opportunities for growth and connection, becoming essential threads woven into and strengthening the fabric of your unique connection.

You or your partner(s) may have grown up without good modeling for the type of relationship you want to have in your adult life, and so naturally, we may have parts of us that learned to respond in ways that keep us locked into patterns that are no longer helpful. Often, these parts unintentionally prevent us from the closeness, love, and safety we long for, despite having the best intentions. As a couples therapist, I can help you become more aware of what's driving these patterns for each of you and your partner(s), unlearn entrenched barriers to intimacy, and help each these parts learn to respond differently with more compassion, understanding, and trust.

Drawing upon 35+ years of research and evidence based practices from the Gottman Method, along with Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I deeply enjoy helping partners feel safer sharing themselves with one another and building sustainable, resilient connection that feels like sanctuary.