Do you ever wonder, “How did we get here again?!”

If you’re struggling in your relationship, I get it.

So many of us didn’t have healthy relationships modeled for us. I used to worry that I’d get stuck in toxic relationship patterns forever (spoiler alert - I didn’t!). Now, I joke with clients - I had to pay to go through my psychology graduate program and a specialized couple’s training to learn what healthy communication feels like; and now you get to learn from me!

My couple’s therapy training is from The Gottman Institute, which is the premier Couple’s Research Institute in the world. Their body of work is based on 40 years of sociological research; and yes, it really works! I’ve been seeing clients for 8+ years, specializing in working with couples, relationship and attachment issues, and LGBTQ+ populations. My therapy style is warm and direct - I want you to learn new skills so that you don’t need me forever. I don’t sit back and watch you have the same tired argument in session.

Here’s how I help:

• I meet with you together and individually to understand both personal and couple’s history

• Identify the steps in your negative communication cycle that keep you stuck

• I teach you how to really listen to the deeper issue underneath the details. Trust me, the details don’t actually matter!

• We explore how to build up the appreciation, fondness, and admiration to strengthen your bond and the foundation of your relationship.

Let me teach you practical skills to step out of your negative communication cycle and slow down fights before they escalate. Let’s get you on the same team again so you can enjoy the good times and work together during the hard times.

Queer, poly, kink affirmative.

Reach out for a free consultation!

Call 1-323-310-1153

The couples I work with often struggle with:

• Self-regulation skills

• Transition to parenthood

• Trust issues and affairs

• Sexual intimacy issues

• History of trauma and PTSD

• Healthy communication and boundaries

• LGBTQ+ identities and issues

• Identity differences between partners