Couples Therapy

The couples I work with typically come to me because they experience frequent miscommunication and misunderstandings that can escalate into angry, painful arguments and fights. Parenting is a frequent contributor to these conflicts. I work with you to interrupt the cycle of conflict and help build empathy and mutual understanding. A central aspect of the work is teaching couples specific skills that they can use to prevent conflicts from escalating and adding to resentments. In addition to 30 years of experience, I have received specialty training in couples therapy through the Gottman Institute.

Every couple is different, and the format that works best depends on your goals, your schedules, and where you are in your relationship. I offer two ways to work together:

Traditional weekly sessions provide a steady, consistent rhythm. A regular hour allows us to process issues as they arise in real-time and build incrementally on the progress of previous sessions. For many, this continuity is the most effective path toward long-term change.

For couples in crisis, those who want to build momentum quickly, or those with schedules that make weekly meetings difficult, I offer 4 hour intensive sessions on Saturdays. These longer meetings allow us to jumpstart the healing process, interrupt negative patterns, and practice concrete strategies you can apply immediately. Many couples find the focused nature of these intensives to be transformative.