Our Approach To Relational Counseling
Marriages and relationships are a place of immense growth, beauty, and challenge. At times, you and your partner may feel on top of the world, and at others, you may feel isolated or disconnected. Let’s face it, relationships are hard work, and it takes regular communication and maintenance to keep everything running smoothly. We offer a safe, unbiased space for you and your partner to listen to one another and explore your feelings constructively.
What can you expect from couples counseling?
Our goal is to help you work toward the changes that you desire in your relationship(s). We’ll help guide you through frameworks to better understand why obstacles arise in romantic partnerships, and help you build skills to become more mindful, resilient, and compassionate toward yourself and your partner.
Relational counseling isn’t just for couples who are in a crisis.
Life constantly presents challenges that test our trust, compassion and respect toward one another. Even if you don’t think you need it, ongoing therapy can be one of the best ways to maintain wellness and stability in your relationship.
Relational counseling (couples, marital) can help if you’re experiencing:
Infidelity, adultery, having an affair
Failing to connect and/or understand your partner
Infertility / IVF / Adoption
Difficulty finding work/life balance or making time for each-other
Financial stress or misunderstanding
Anger issues / abuse / trauma
Pre-martial counseling
Navigating non-monogamy
Lack of intimacy or physical connection
Considering making a long-term relationship commitment
Life transitions
Feeling isolated or under-appreciated
Navigating differing values, personalities, and habits
Communication concerns
In the process of opening up your relationship
How much does couples and marriage counseling cost?
I also offer Extended Couples Counseling When You Need it Most
Extended Couples Counseling Sessions are best utilized for those relationships in crisis or for those with busy schedules that find it difficult to come in once a week. Please note that the typical extended couples counseling session lasts about 4 hours. Payment and completion of the 'Gottman Method Couples Therapy Inventory' is due within 7-days of extended couples counseling session. Please contact me for more details.
Extended couples counseling can be a good fit for couples who are experiencing:
Preparation for divorce/separation
Disclosure or recent discovery of infidelity
Overcoming a rupture of trust
Working towards a non-monogamous relationship