About Relationship Therapy

Holistic therapy practiced in conjunction with the Gottman Method addresses importance of understanding each individuals unique experiences, beliefs, and values, and how these factors impact their relationship dynamics.

Clients are guided to develop a deeper understanding of each other, improve communication and conflict resolution skills, and build a stronger emotional connection.

Couples sessions include :

Gottman Method

The Gottman Method is a form of relational therapy that focuses on helping each person learn new behaviors and communication skills to improve their relationship. Through this method, clients learn to identify and change negative patterns in their interactions, develop greater intimacy and connection, and enhance their ability to manage conflicts effectively.

The therapy sessions often involve learning and practicing specific techniques, such as active listening, expressing emotions in a healthy way, and finding common ground during disagreements.

The ultimate goal of the Gottman Method is to help clients build stronger, more fulfilling relationships based on trust, empathy, and understanding.

This approach is rooted in extensive research and has been shown to be effective in helping couples address a wide range of issues and improve their overall satisfaction with their relationships. It's a useful model for resolving familial issues as well.

Mindfulness Based Therapy for Couples

Mindfulness counseling for couples uses present-moment awareness to improve communication, manage emotions, and deepen connection by reducing reactivity and fostering empathy, leading to more effective conflict resolution and increased intimacy.

Discernment Counseling (optional and context dependent)

This type of counseling assists couples who are struggling to figure out whether to work things out or separate in finding clarity. Sessions oscillate between couples and individual sessions with the therapist, and focus on deeper exploration and insight as to why one might be leaning out, leaning in, or feeling ambivalent.

Common Issues:

Couples & Relational Dynamics

• Communication breakdown and conflict

• Coparenting, separation, or conscious uncoupling

• Sexual difficulties

• Planning for a family or major life change

• Parenting stress on relationship

• Opening up or closing non-traditional relationships

• Clarity on whether to restart or end a relationship.

• LGBTQ related issues

• Premarital counseling

• Supporting each other through life transitions, stress, or health challenges

Relational & Attachment Wounds

• Codependency and people-pleasing

• Attachment anxiety, avoidance, or fear of intimacy

• Processing and rebuilding trust after infidelity or addiction

• Difficulty with boundaries or balancing autonomy and closeness

• Healing sexual intimacy after trauma or challenging experiences