Couples Counseling

Being in an intimate couples relationship can provide a unique "home" where we feel safe, supported and understood. Yet too often people are kept from enjoying these unique and invaluable benefits by problems. This is because intimate relationships can stir up old fears and patterns of relating from our earliest relationships.

Being able to talk together about the feelings and interactions between you in a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere leads to greater understanding and compassion for yourself and your partner. This in turn leads to an increased ability to communicate with and listen to each other, and an increase in emotional and physical intimacy.

I help couples learn more effective ways to communicate. This includes helping understand the fears and vulnerabilities that impede the closeness that is both longed for and feared.

My ability to help is enhanced by my extensive training. Also contributing are my experience teaching couples therapy to other therapists and my years of experience working with couples.