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Couples & Family Counseling

Couples & Family Counseling

  • Do you feel like your relationships are at a standstill?
  • Are you stuck in the same argument loop every night?
  • Do you wonder if other couples/parents have something you don’t?
  • Do you desire more romantic intimacy?

If so, you’re not alone. Relationships don’t come with an instruction manual. Without clear guidance, even the most well-meaning couples and families can get stuck, just like building a Lego set without directions—guessing can lead to wasted time or even unintended hurt.

That’s where I come in. Using an evidence-based, interactive approach, I help you build the "blueprint" to enrich your relationships, improve communication, and navigate challenges with accountability and clarity.

Focus Areas

  • Couples and families improving communication, structure, and conflict skills.
  • Couples rediscovering or increasing physical intimacy.
  • Infidelity, trust issues, and navigating divorce.
  • Balancing demanding work/life schedules.
  • Co-parenting and navigating blended family dynamics.
  • Supporting couples or families dealing with trauma or chronic illness.

My Approach

I use evidence-based tools developed from:

  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • The Gottman Method
  • Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Together, we’ll combine talk therapy with interactive psycho-educational tools—visual aids, charts, and exercises—that you can take home and apply where it matters most.

Couples Counseling Provides:

  • A neutral third-party to listen, mediate, and guide conversations.
  • Identification of systemic issues and actionable solutions.
  • Skills for effective communication and conflict resolution in a safe setting.
  • Strategies for maintaining appreciation, love, and commitment.

You’ll leave with clear, practical tools that will help you and your partner or family confidently rebuild harmony, joy, and respect. For couples, this means rekindling romantic love and physical intimacy in a way that lasts.

Specialized Support

| Couples & Marital Counseling |

  • Learn how to create, sustain, or repair your romantic relationship.
  • Navigate the challenges of parenting and dual-career households (72% of U.S. homes are dual-income, Census 2019).
  • Transition into parenthood or other life stages with confidence (average age of first baby: 26.6, CDC 2016).
  • Gain insights into reality checks, power dynamics, and accountability management.

| Divorce & Blended Families |

  • When divorce is inevitable, ensure it’s done with mutual understanding, respect, and forgiveness, especially for children’s well-being.
  • Co-parent effectively, allowing children to move forward with love and access to both parents—free of guilt or manipulation.
  • Successfully navigate the joys and challenges of blended families:
    • Manage differing parenting styles and complex schedules.
    • Build a redemptive, harmonious environment for future generations.

| Family Relationships |

Parents, Siblings, and Extended Relatives

  • Process and heal from unhealthy relationships or family trauma.
  • Learn skills to manage stress, anxiety, perfectionism, and codependency.
  • Stay balanced while navigating the pressures of family, work, and personal goals.
  • Break cycles of harm, grieve healthily, and move forward in peace.

"Love Must Be Intentional to Be Long-Lasting."

Whether you’re looking to rebuild, sustain, or grow your relationships, counseling provides the knowledge, tools, and support you need to thrive. Let’s create a roadmap to the life and connections you deserve.