Couples Therapy
VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON
"To love at all is to be vulnerable.”
C . S . L e w i s
If you are considering couples therapy, it may feel like the bond you once shared with your loved one is strained, or at times, it may already feel broken. This is painful – when our relationships suffer, the effects ripple through every aspect of our lives.
I want you to know that there is hope and that therapy can help. So many of us feel a sense of shame or failure at the prospect of considering couples therapy. Many couples feel that couples therapy serves as a confirmation that the relationship is doomed or, conversely, may avoid therapy as they feel things are not “bad enough” to address. Others may fear being labeled as the 'problem partner' or are simply fatigued at the prospect of more difficult conversations. However, I view couples therapy as a meaningful opportunity to rediscover ourselves and our partners. When done safely and with compassion, couples therapy is an experience that often enriches the relationship itself.
As an Emotionally Focused therapist, I prioritize an attachment-based approach to couples counseling. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) fosters curiosity and helps couples reestablish connection and strengthen their bonds. Most importantly- it works!
By identifying patterns that perpetuate disconnection, distress, and pain, couples learn to engage in more constructive ways. EFT encourages deeper levels of connection and safety by empowering clients to express their feelings and needs, leading to more effective responses from their partners. Building on this secure foundation, couples gain the confidence to navigate difficult conversations with greater ease.
I am particularly passionate about my work with couples because I believe that a stronger connection with our partner can profoundly impact our individual lives. By creating a safe space and facilitating new opportunities for connection, we often develop a healthier relationship with ourselves and heal wounds much older than the relationship itself. It's an honor to be invited into the lives of couples, and I am deeply committed to helping you both find your way back to each other.
This is more than feel-good therapist-y stuff! EFT is an evidence-based form of couples therapy supported by over 30 years of research. Over 90% of couples who utilize an EFT approach to therapy report relief from symptoms. For more information on EFT, click here.
Couples counselling can help with -
Strengthening the relationship
Managing external stressors such as parenting, moving, or job transitions
Feeling unhappy in your relationship
Helping support a partner in their mental health or recovery journey
Infidelity
Issues related to intimacy
Feeling stuck in a cycle of arguing and fighting
Feeling lonely, stuck, or isolated from each other
Struggles to communicate effectively
… so much more!
Curious about couples therapy?
The process of engaging in couples work can feel overwhelming. I encourage all potential couples who are considering therapy to participate in a free twenty minute consultation to give you a better sense of our potential work together.