Online Couples Therapy
Every relationship carries its own histories, strengths, challenges, and vulnerabilities. When communication breaks down and/or conflicts become increasingly difficult to resolve, it can feel as if you and your partner(s) are trapped in a vicious loop. My role as a therapist is to help you and your partner(s) recognize maladaptive patterns of conflict and work together, rather than against each other, to reconstruct these patterns and develop more effective means of communication. I will then help you reconnect emotionally so that you can create a relationship that feels fulfilling, intimate, and vulnerable.
Although I will work collaboratively with you and your partner(s) to develop a treatment approach that caters to your specific needs, my primary theoretical approaches include psychodynamic and emotionally focused couples psychotherapy. One assumption of psychodynamic theory is that past experiences, especially those that occur in childhood, influence present-day experiences. This is particularly relevant to couples therapy, as our parents serve as a foundational model for how we understand and approach romantic relationships. Misunderstandings and miscommunications often arise in relationships because each partner’s subjective experience of the present is influenced, in part, by their unique childhood experiences and cultural identities. My goal as a couples therapist is to help each partner understand how their background influences the ways in which they show up in their relationship, while also encouraging partners to speak to their own emotions and subjective experiences, rather than dwelling on complaints about their significant other(s).
Areas of Practice
Both psychodynamic and emotionally focused couples therapy approaches are well suited to help couples navigate a variety of relationship concerns. My primary specialties and areas of practice include:
Same-sex and/or LGBTQIA+ couples
Communication problems and/or conflict resolution
High conflict couples
Ethical non-monogamy
BDSM and/or kink-based relationships
Long distance relationships
Emotional disconnection and/or intimacy concerns
Infidelity and/or betrayal
Concerns regarding families of origin and/or relationships with in-laws
Co-parenting concerns
Life and/or relationship transitions
Premarital counseling
If you would like to learn more about my services or are interested in scheduling an appointment, submit a contact form below.