Couple’s Counseling
I’m a relationship counselor specializing in high-conflict couples.
I work with partners navigating the pain of infidelity, addiction, and betrayal—challenges that can deeply damage trust, but don’t have to end the relationship. Repair is possible. Drawing from the Gottman Method, I help couples recognize patterns like constant criticism and contempt—clear red flags that erode connection. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) by Dr. Sue Johnson, I guide couples to uncover the deeper emotional cycles beneath their arguments by exploring both secondary and primary emotions. It's rarely about the surface content of the conflict—it's about the need for emotional safety, connection, and secure attachment. Together, we can rebuild the foundation of trust by understanding core fears such as abandonment and how each partner’s attachment style impacts the relationship.
My client in relationship counseling is the ‘relationship/marriage.’ We process what serves the relationship and take the focus away from individuals.
These interventions require a strong therapeutic alliance between the therapist and client, and trust that the couple isn’t being singled out for criticism. If you think we might be a good match or would like to learn more about me, please reach out to schedule a complimentary 45-minute consultation session.
My Approach to Individual Counseling
IFS-Informed Therapist | Healing Childhood Trauma through Parts Work
I help individuals make sense of lifelong patterns rooted in early emotional wounds. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), I guide clients to connect with and heal the parts of them shaped by childhood trauma—patterns that impact relationships, self-worth, and identity. My goal is to help you feel safe within yourself again and move forward with clarity, self-trust, and inner peace.
Effective therapeutic interventions begin with a strong alliance built on trust and mutual respect. I work to ensure that couples feel supported—not judged—throughout the process. If you’re curious about how we might work together or want to learn more, I invite you to schedule a free 45-minute consultation. My goal is to help you feel safe within yourself again and take confident steps toward healing and connection.
My Approach to Relationship Counseling
I am a relationship counselor (Master’s in Marriage and Couple’s Counseling) and specialize in high-conflict couples. Most people enter relationships with rose-colored glasses and soon find themselves in an unwelcome conflict cycle. Constant criticism and contempt (Gottman) are red flags in relationships. I can help track the conflict cycle (Emotional Family Therapy by Sue Johnson) by connecting/contrasting the secondary and primary emotions. It's not about the content of the argument, but it is about connections and safety in the relationship. Understanding the fear of abandonment and attachment styles is the key in restoring security in a relationship.
My client in relationship counseling is the ‘relationship,’ We process what serves the relationship and take the focus away from individuals.
These interventions require a strong therapeutic alliance between the therapist and client, and trust that the couple isn’t being singled out for criticism. If you feel we may be a good match or you would like to know more about me, reach out for a free 45-minute consultation session.
My Approach to Individual Counseling
My approach to therapy is holistic and I firmly believe in the mind-body connection. My goal is to take you on a journey within you and shake up the self-defeating patterns in your life. These patterns may have stemmed from childhood trauma, lack of attachment, and fear of abandonment. I am hopeful about the resiliency of the human spirit as people struggle with their pain and desires to create purpose and meaning in their lives. I utilize many behavior theories and years of wisdom to bring together understanding, courage, and compassion to your life.
With this new awareness, you began to move away from habitual reactions into mindful choices. This new awareness, ideas, and behavior take root allowing for a healthy relationship and a balanced life. I aim to provide sliding scales for individuals who can not afford to pay and are a minority cultural group. Inclusivity, providing equal access to therapy, is important to me. I am a culturally competent therapist who provides therapy to all individuals within my scope of practice.