Couples Therapy

Relationships are such an integral part of our experience as human beings. Couples therapy is a helpful tool for increasing the health of any romantic relationship. The following are some common issues that couples work on and improve in therapy:

• Increasing healthy communication
• Resolving conflict
• Managing the stress of parenting young children
• Healing after a break in trust
• Improving friendship and connection

My approach to couples therapy is based around providing couples a space to practice communicating about important issues, while providing directive feedback around healthy communication. I prioritize listening and learning about each individual and the couple as a unit, and then providing tools that will help the couple improve communication, resolve conflict, trust one another, and build their connection.

Theories I draw from in couples therapy include:

• Gottman’s “Sound Relationship House” theory
• Susan Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Harville Hendrix’s Imago couples therapy

Book recommendations for couples:

• The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman, Ph.D.
• Getting the Love You Want, by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D.
• Hold Me Tight, by Sue Johnson, Ph.D.