Communication is no longer working and the gap is getting bigger
Most couples come in with the same handful of things: communication breakdowns, affair recovery, pre-marital decisions and intimacy.
I work from a Gottman method backbone with attachment theory underneath, and pick the right tool for you. We identify goals in the first session. Most couples can identify the pattern they're stuck in by the third session. I give couples homework and skills to implement - our weekly sessions are important, but the real change comes from the other 6 days applying what is learned.
Since most unhealthy pattens have been around for months or even years, it will take time to see positive lasting change. I urge couples to both not give up if change is not instantaneous and to allow for time to let changes solidify.
What I work with:
Communication & Relationship Wellness
The words aren't landing. You're like ships in the night. Here, we rebuild the conversation - how you speak, how you listen, and how you stay connected when it matters most. I use Gottman-based tools to replace criticism and shutdown with skills that help you feel heard, understood, and on the same team again. We work towards a uniform direction to get the relationship to a healthier, invigorated stronger place.
Pre-Marital
What is the next step for your relationship? You want to make sure you are both on the same page before the wedding or moving in. I will work with you on expectations, finances, family, and the patterns you don't want to inherit. Utilizing Gottman therapy, I will guide you to discuss your fears, anxieties as well as your excitement for the next step.
Infidelity Recovery
The relationship has been nuked. You don' t know if you can trust each other or yourself again. Here, I help you reconnect emotionally and rebuild trust after betrayal with a structured path forward. We utilize honest conversations, accountability, and skills to repair at a pace that holds. Recovery is more than possible.
Intimacy
Your sex life has lost its fire. The emotional closeness isn't what it used to be. Here, I help you reconnect emotionally, physically, and sexually. You will close the gap that has quietly widened and rebuild the closeness you both want. I guide you to open up to one another, fueling the emotional, physical and sexual connection you've missed for so long.
Format
50- and 90-minute sessions are available. Weekly sessions have proven to help clients experience the quickest and longest-lasting success. Frequency of sessions adjusts as the work progresses. Telehealth available to clients physically located in Utah or Virginia.