We are pattern makers and repeaters. We will help you break the patterns of disconnection in your relationship, and you will learn how to take healthy risks with one another, and deepen your connection.
People often come to therapy struggling in their relationships. I work with clients who are coping with painful relational histories, attachment insecurity, and emotional needs that have gone unmet. Therapy is often focused on helping folks to, ultimately, have more fulfilling relationships.
Building strong relationship bonds often requires positive communication, open perspective, compassion, compromise and assertiveness. Therapeutic interventions can address gaps in these skills and work to build unified goals for the future.
I enjoy working with both, straight and LGBTQ+ couples, and those who at any point find themselves anywhere on exclusive vs. open relationship spectrum. We will want to better grasp your unique experiences and perspectives on where you find yourself as a couple (straight or LGBTQ+) now, versus where each of you has come from into this relationship/marriage. We will identify and acknowledge any external factors such as family, culture, and societal norms, which you feel have been impacting your relationship dynamics. We will do similarly regarding any power imbalances unique to your relationship. We will identify and empower all the strengths of your relationship. I will encourage you to express your feelings and thoughts, individual needs, and expectations openly and honestly. We will identify and explore any patterns of your interactions which you find impactful on your relationship, and see what may have been unconscious to one or both of you. We will be aiming to strike your balance between focusing on your immediately pressing issues versus the long-term change you are wishing for in your relationship.
They say home is where the heart is, and in your relationship, it's no different. I specialize in couple therapy, where I honor both perspectives and needs within your partnership. Together, we pave a path to reconnection through mutual understanding and a common purpose, putting the heart back in your relationship. Reach out for a free consultation, and let's work towards rekindling the spark and strengthening your bond.
Life includes many relationships, whether this is a relationship with a friend, loved one or colleague. While connecting with different individuals, differences and concerns are bound to occur. With good communication and positive coping strategies, presenting occurs can be more readily overcome. Relationships are important part in living happy lives, let's chat about overcoming relationship barriers and concerns.
Conflict and loneliness can be most painful when they arise in our most cherished relationship. Therapy can provide a supportive space to explore your concerns in an open and honest way with your partner. My approach to couples therapy acknowledges the importance of relationships in our lives and focuses on strengthening these relationships by fostering safe, honest and open communication. Contact me to start your healing journey.
The most effective ways to improve your relationship/marriage, is to improve your relationship with yourself first. Then we look at what needs to be healed between you, what needs to change in your communication, then we work at enhancing your sexual awareness. These are foundational pieces of a happy, long lasting relationship/marriage.
I truly love to work with couples! I am passionate about this work and I feel that I am able to read between many lines. I am direct and I ask hard questions in order to get to the issues that are affecting the relationship.
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
Jessica provides couples therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy. She focuses on conflict resolution and safety. She has a passion for helping people to navigate their relationships with others and themselves.