My Approach to Helping
I help young couples set up a foundation for a relationship that will stand the test of time. In therapy, we will hash out any recurring conflicts and learn skills to manage conflict better going forward. We will talk through tough topics such as finances, sex, and religion. We will practice vulnerability and honesty to create a relationship full of trust and respect. Whether you are recently married (within the past five years or so) or approaching the idea of an engagement, I am here to help.
Relationships are hard. There is no beating around the bush there. I do believe that they are worth it, though. As your therapist, I will guide you through a meaningful therapeutic experience to help you reconnect with your partner. I believe that we all yearn for loving companionship of some kind, and I am here to help you create (or re-create) a sturdy foundation for your relationship. I firmly believe that all relationships deserve to be nurtured with love. While I am sensitive, I won’t hesitate to give you a gentle, but direct, nudge when you are treating your partner poorly. I don’t allow name-calling or general meanness in my therapy space. My approach is compassionate and understanding, yet directive. If you truly want to heal your relationship, I believe you must commit to putting in the work. Utilizing integrative narrative therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, a few tools from the Gottman institute, and a generally humanistic approach, I help couples truly see and hear one another.
Therapy with me will be intentional, safe, and sometimes, it can even be fun. I view every human as a work in progress and a work of art. Together, we can help you grow into the version of you that feels the most you.