It’s painful when the person you love starts to feel like your biggest source of stress.
Maybe you’re stuck in the same loop—same fight, different words, no real resolution. You both want to feel close again, but the more you try to talk things through, the further apart you seem to get. It’s exhausting, and you both deserve better.
Whether you're feeling distant, reactive, or just disconnected, couples therapy can help you break the cycle and rebuild your connection.
Couples Therapy
In our sessions, we’ll take a close look at the dynamics of your relationship, exploring what’s going well and what might need some attention. Together, we’ll revisit the story of how you came together, pinpoint when things began to change, and find ways to rebuild a stronger bond.
We’ll explore topics including trust, resentment, values, desires, and needs to help you clarify your long-term goals for the relationship.
for:
Couples who are experiencing relationship problems
where:
Online in Washington and California
price:
$180 for a 60-minute session
Couples Therapy Can Help You:
Strengthen your ability to communicate with honesty, empathy, and intention.
Set shared goals and align on values as a couple
Rebuild trust and commitment
Resolve recurring conflicts in healthier ways
Deepen emotional intimacy and connection
Identify and shift unhelpful patterns in the relationship
Approach conflict with less blame and more empathy
Manage stress and external pressures as a team
Rekindle closeness, romance, and appreciation
Tools Used In Couples Therapy
Couples therapy with me is grounded in two powerful, research-backed approaches: The Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Together, they offer both structure and heart, helping you build practical communication skills while deepening emotional intimacy and trust.
The Gottman Method
Improve communication by learning to listen, respond, and de-escalate conflict.
Recognize unhelpful patterns (like criticism, defensiveness, or shutting down) and replace them with healthier responses.
Strengthen your “friendship system”—the foundation of long-term relationship satisfaction.
Rebuild trust and repair past relational wounds with intention and care.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Understand the emotional cycles that keep you feeling disconnected or stuck.
Express deeper needs and fears in a way that invites closeness, rather than conflict.
Create a more secure bond where both partners feel safe, seen, and valued.
A place to rewrite your story—from “never enough” to “secure and connected.
A Culturally Sensitive, Nonjudgmental Approach to Couples Therapy
I approach each couple with cultural humility and curiosity, not assumptions. I recognize that culture influences how we handle conflict, express needs, and define love, safety, and respect.
- A safe space where all identities and backgrounds are affirmed
- Thoughtful exploration of how culture, race, religion, or nationality show up in your relationship
- Tools for navigating cultural differences without shame or blame
- Support for integrating your shared values while honoring individuality
This work is collaborative and tailored to your lived experience.
