Explore differences and resolve conflict.
Couples Counseling
You have important relationship needs that, when unmet, can cause emotional distress. Arguments become about so much more than what you’re actually arguing about–they become reflections of deep longings and unmet needs. Couples counseling can help you and your partner bring those longings and needs to the surface in a safe and supportive way.
Treatment
Treatment may begin with communication skills but will take you beyond these tools. You will learn to…
- Recognize how you and your partner react to each other when important relationship needs go unmet,
- Understand your and your partner’s emotions, and
- Talk about needs, desires, and longings in a way that strengthens your relationship.
Interventions
You will receive an individualized treatment plan that meets you where you’re at and guides you to where you want to be. Your treatment could include the following:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT) aims to identify and shift relationship dynamics in a way that better meets each of your emotional needs. With EFT, you and your partner learn how current relationship dynamics perpetuate conflict and you learn new dynamics to better serve your relationship.
Gottman Principles
I provide scientifically proven education from leading relationship researcher John Gottman about what makes relationships last.
Christian Counseling
Christian Counseling blends counseling with the Christian belief system. I utilize faith concepts to help empower you in your relationship. I clarify principles such as forgiveness, selflessness, sacrifice, and love when there is confusion about how to live them within the relationship. This is a great approach if you lean on Christian ideology as your source of strength. This approach is used in combination with one or more other approaches and is not intended to replace ecclesiastical guidance.
How it Works
Schedule a free consultation.
We’ll talk together for about 15 minutes. I’ll ask a few questions about you and you can ask questions about me. I will give you information about the onboarding process. We’ll schedule your first appointment. Most appointments can be scheduled within two weeks.
Complete intake paperwork.
You and your partner will receive an email with a link to access your own secure client portals. Once inside the portal, you will complete intake forms and questionnaires. They should take about 15 minutes to complete. Plan to provide information about your background, relationship challenges from your perspectives, and your goals for treatment.
Attend first appointment.
Access your telehealth appointment via the secure client portal. You will both attend the first appointment. Then you will each meet with me individually for one session. We will meet together and discuss feedback and recommendations from counseling. Plan to meet with me weekly to every other week for at least six sessions. We will reassess frequency after that point.
Ready to get started?
