Couple Therapy
It’s normal for relationships to have ups and downs. But relationships can get into trouble when you don’t have the know-how to navigate these natural relationship stages. In Couple Therapy, I create a neutral space tailored specifically for your relationship needs so that you and your partner can work on improving your relationship. Couple therapy is about healing and strengthening the relationship to navigate life challenges, not about taking sides.
I have received extensive training in the Gottman Method and offer couple therapy using this approach. The Gottman Method is different from many other approaches to couple therapy. It is based on empirical research rather than on the researcher's theory of the human psyche.
John Gottman and his wife Julie Gottman, a clinical psychologist with decades of experience working with couples and individuals, conducted extensive observational research of “master couples.” These couples were still happy and in love with their partner after a lifetime together. They identified key elements of these relationships that allowed partnerships to thrive through the challenges of life. Together, the Gottmans developed these key elements into a comprehensive model of healthy relationships.
Individual Therapy
We all want to maximize our potential and live a rich, full, and meaningful life. Sometimes, it can feel like life circumstances get in the way of that. Depression, anxiety, trauma, world events, work stress, relationship stress--there are plenty of things that can throw you off the track of building the life you want.
As we work together, you will learn skills to deal with these difficulties more effectively so that you can get back to pursuing a life based on what's important to you. Often we are not able to change our circumstances, our histories, or other people in our lives. However, we can change our relationships with ourselves and how we respond to external factors and relationships. I am dedicated to helping my clients develop healthy strategies and coping methods tailored to their individual needs and lives.
I have completed intensive training and have extensive experience in providing individual therapy using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy(CPT). I tailor these evidence-based therapies to each individual I work with. My ultimate aim is to empower you to effectively deal with life challenges to create a meaningful, values-congruent life.