Couples Therapy
All couples will inevitably run into a phase that feels a little unsteady, whether it's in the first year together or ten years in. We do not need to be "in trouble" to end up in couples therapy. On the contrary, we choose couples therapy to open ourselves up to the full potential of our closeness and to strengthen our ability to find each other through the reeds.
$225 per 60-minute session
Therapeutic Modality
The couples therapy process is influenced by attachment theory, the language of secure love, in order to lay the groundwork for compassionate dialogue and deepened understanding of what's been coming up for the both of you. We use this framework to connect each partner's early life experiences with their present-day emotional responses and coping defaults. Once we map out the past, we can then navigate your relationship's needs to build more trust and hash out hidden, underlying expectations. My attachment-based structure helps partners feel more in control of their triggered responses and more inclined to lean on compassion versus distance. Couples learn how to let go of patterns of disconnection and adopt a new normal that feels sustainable and loving.
Structure
The typical structure is a 60-minute session, meeting once a week for about 12 sessions total. Every couple's journey is unique, so it might happen that we decide to extend the process or transition to bi-weekly or monthly sessions. I find the 12-session framework helps nurture a goal-oriented path and can ease any uncertainties about starting couples therapy. Each session is partly dependent on recent events or thoughts that have unfolded in the last week, and always infused my guidance and relevant exercises and dialogue
Outcomes
I have helped many couples become more inspired to face their struggles and aspirations and dreams, both in the therapy room and in their every day lives. I believe there is magic to this process when trust is established. I consider this one of my biggest priorities- to create a safe environment for both partners. Many times over I have been witness to couples finding deeper safety with one another, opening up about past traumas or raw subjects. My clients have reported feeling closer, more comfortable in their vulnerability, and more lighthearted as a result of attending couples therapy.
