My holistic approach to Relationships helps to focus on the healthiest aspect of the personality, using more flexible ways of thinking and responding positively to changes.
In my work with individuals, couples and families, I am passionate about helping my clients explore what is holding them back from living their best lives. I am an active and supportive listener and will help you identify and meet your own goals for health and happiness.
Do you feel stuck in your relationship? Are you trying to recovery from infidelity or a relationship crisis? Are you ready to improve your communication, conflict management, and trust? We can work together to evaluate your relationship's strengths and areas for growth. Then, we develop a plan for me to guide you with information and tools to survive relationship stress and thrive as a team; or to move forward separately as co-parents or friends. Whether you are beginning a new relationship, working on an existing one, or trying to end one which is no longer working, I am here to support your partner and you on the journey to change.
We are hard-wired to connect. Choosing to begin, continue, or end a committed partnership (whether it was formed around civil laws or not) are some of the most impactful choices we will ever make -- which is why the decisions are so difficult. "Processing out loud" (or, simply, talking it over) with someone who is unattached to the relationship can ease the challenge. In addition to traditional or conservative models of relationship, I take pride in also offering relational counseling to those in what some call "alternative" relationships, whether that's known as "open," "poly," or something else!
I have many couples who see me to resolve relational issues. The most common complaint is "problems communicating," but generally the tensions arise from a deeper level of disconnection as each struggles to understand the other who is so different from themselves and to feel understood in return. I am an unbiased, experienced therapist who can help couples navigate their emotional reactivity to help reach mutual understanding and support.
I am formally trained as a marriage and family therapist and received all of my training and practice though that lens. I used attachment theory and emotion focused therapy to help you and your partner make your relationship a safe place where you can turn to each other for comfort.
When working with couples or groups in sexual and/or romantic relationships, I specialize in non-monogamous, polyamorous, and other open relationships. I believe in enthusiastic consent, healthy boundaries, and mutual respect. I also
Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Maybe you've tried couples counseling and it didn't quite work - or maybe your partner doesn't know yet that you are having doubts about the relationship.
If you want to work on your end of the relationship before bringing your partner into the work, I can help. I can help you figure out all the complicated feelings you have about what to do with your relationship. I can also provide skill-building for improving communication with your partner(s).