Couples Counseling
We are naturally wired for relationships. So why are they so difficult? There is not just one answer to this question. There are many reasons that couples find it difficult to stay connected in today’s world.
One culprit is “trust.” It’s what we all strive for in relationships to have a partner we can trust, reach out for comfort and know they will be there. The trust allows us to feel safe. When the trust begins to erode in a relationship, there can be dire consequences. Negative patterns of communication or interactions develop, sometimes distancing an already vulnerable couple from one another. The distancing we feel is often related to our personal triggers, from earlier attachment wounds.
In couples’ therapy we explore together what the couple is experiencing in the room and begin the healing process.
Pre-Marital Counseling
Pre-marital counseling can be like a marriage insurance policy. It is a wonderful time to explore areas of the relationship that may be of concern to the couple. There are many topics we cover in pre-marital counseling that are of great importance to a healthy and loving relationship future.
I feel so strongly about the importance of pre-marital counseling that I offer a package, at a reduced fee for my clients.
My work with couples reflects the work of John Gottman and Sue Johnson, Emotionally Focused Therapy.