COUPLES THERAPY
“What can make a marriage [or relationship] work is surprisingly simple. Happily married couples aren’t smarter, richer, or psychologically more astute than others. But in their day-to-day lives they have hit upon a dynamic that keeps their negative thoughts and feelings about each other (which all couples have) from overwhelming their positive ones. They have what I call an emotionally intelligent marriage.”
COUPLES THERAPY
Are you and your partner stuck in the same frustrating patterns, having the same arguments over and over? Have you tried different ways to improve your relationship, only to find old behaviors resurfacing?
Couples therapy can help when recurring conflicts or life challenges are creating strain in your relationship. I help create a safe space where both partners can give voice to their perspective and feel heard. Through ongoing reflection on the relationship dynamics and each partner’s needs, the couple moves toward mutual understanding and develops greater capacity to communicate empathy in the relationship.
Effective couples therapy tends to bring partners closer together, repair old wounds, and generally help bring about greater compassion, intimacy and closeness in the relationship.
Some common reasons that bring couples to therapy
Challenges in communication and understanding each other’s needs
Trust issues and/or infidelity
Frequent conflicts and fighting
Premarital counseling
Issues related to sex, intimacy, money and parenting
Harmful or destructive behaviors from one or both partners
Benefits of couples counseling
Improved communication and conflict resolution skills
Improved trust and intimacy within the relationship
A deeper understanding of yourself and your partner
Reduced stress and conflict in the relationship
Greater awareness of triggers and ways to manage them
Greater capacity to empathize and meet each other's needs