Relationships are the perfect place for individuals to grow and learn new skills that will enhance their lives. Couples often get stuck in patterns of relating that undermine the building of intimacy and connection. Each partner feels alone and powerless in the relationship. Couples therapy can help identify stumbling blocks and build on current strengths.

At the heart of a couple's relationship lies the opportunity for each partner to express themselves and feel that they are heard and understood. When partners feel "known in their hearts”, the couple experiences a freedom, which enhances every aspect of the relationship. At this point, trust, loyalty, commitment and love can flourish.

Couples start out with hope, acceptance, belonging, deep passion and shared dreams of a lasting bond. Over time, these qualities often collide with the realities of life. When each partner’s needs are not met, anger is generated that divides the couple. Feelings of judgment overshadow acceptance and loneliness erodes the couple’s sense of "togetherness".

As a couple’s therapist, we focus on what is happening in the moment. Areas of conflict and disagreement are used as entry points into conversations that expand the relationship, increase empathy, compassion and provide increased intimacy.

By identifying shared values, couples can learn new skills to navigate through conflict.  In this atmosphere of safety, a couple can find renewed passion, nurturance, warmth, fun and fulfillment.

1. Marital
   

2. Premarital Counseling
   

3. Sexual Problems
   

4. Intimacy
   

5. Learning Differences
   

6. Sibling Issues
   

7. Infidelity
   

8. Conflict
   

9. Anger

1. Bereavement
   

2. Chronic Illness
   

3. Stepfamilies
   

4. Divorce
   

5. Mid-Life Changes
   

6. Substance Abuse
   

7. Addictions (Sexual, Alcohol, Drug, Food, Work, Internet)