Marriage Counseling

I am passionate about helping couples reconnect and communicate better. I am trained in Gottman Method (Level 2) and I am receiving additional post-graduate training at Denver Family institute.

Relationship issues can include anything from a new romantic relationship, a recent breakup, or relationship issues between friends or family members. Relationship issues can also include an overall difficulty maintaining relationships or fear or commitment. We'll discuss relationship history and current relationships to identify patterns that might be keeping you feeling stuck.

I work with couples who are experiencing relationship distress, infidelity, adjustments/transitions, difficulties with emotional/physical intimacy, and difficulties managing intense emotions as well as couples seeking relationship enhancement. I deliver couples therapy from an Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT) lens. I also integrate other techniques, such as Gottman and Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy, as needed.



Our experience in couples counseling includes but is not limited to: infidelity, life changes (big or small), family building conversations, infertility, adoption, trust, sexual relationships financial planning, premarital counseling, blended families and parenting styles. We are LGBTQIA+ affirming. We welcome all varieties of relationships, traditional and non-traditional. 



Specialties Include: Struggles with effective conflict and communication, racial & gender issues impacting communication & conflict, empty nesters, low self-esteem, blending family, miscarriage & infertility, parenting Certifications: MA in Marriage and Family Therapy Gottman Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Leader Prepare/Enrich Premarital counselor Certified Clinical Couples Coach

Relationships are tough! In working through relationship challenges, I will help you to explore patterns, relational traumas, and family impact to support you in understanding the current state of your relationship. Using evidence-based practices, I can help you identify and shift the communication patterns that you and your partner have been knowingly or unknowingly participating in.

Relationships can feel like a constant battle and leave us feeling lonely, hurt, abandoned or confused. Communication sometimes breaks down and our partner can feel like an enemy. Relationship problems happen to all of us. I can help you better understand the underlying issues and help you find tools to create the relationship you deserve. You deserve to feel happy and safe in your relationship.

I am currently a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have substantial training in identifying and understanding relational and family dynamics. Helping those who struggle with connection and/or intimacy--whether it's a couple, LGBTQ relationships, parent-child relationships, or multigenerational relationships--I have the training to help my clients work through and achieve their goals for their relationships.

All romantic relationships go through ups and downs, and they all take work, commitment, and a willingness to adapt and change as your partners grow and each of your needs change. But whether your relationship is just starting out or you’ve been together for years, there are steps you can take to build a healthy relationship.

Relationships are part of the foundation that make-up the human experience. They bring some of the greatest joys and the greatest pains to life. Together we can work on improving your relationship with yourself and those around you through processing past and present experiences, clarifying wants, needs, and desires, and improving communication strategies.

I specialize in working with clients who are interested in more deeply understanding their relationship struggles and dynamics, whether with partners, friends, or family. This often includes helping clients who yearn to increase their sense of meaningful connection with others.

As a systemic therapist, relationship issues is my main focus. In my work with couples, I use the Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy, having received advanced training in both.

Gottman Method and Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) are the two most well researched and validated approaches. I utilize both of these interventions to help support your specific needs. Gottman Method helps provide step by step actions to take to have healthier conflict and create more connection and intimacy. EFCT helps you identify the cycle you and your partner keep getting caught in and what is going on underneath this cycle that is keeping the both of you stuck.

I help couples navigate difficulties in relationship by uncovering their emotional truths and learning new ways to communicate. I shed light on internalized messages that clients may have learned from their own parents, or from society at large, that can create problems in their own relationship. This approach can involve difficult conversations, but with the right tools and support, my clients learn how to find joy and nurturing in their relationships.

I work with couples to address communication breakdowns and the negative cycles of attack and shutdown that threaten their intimacy. Rather than kick the can down the road with tips or admonishments, I help clients engage in honest, vulnerable conversations right in my office. It's a powerful approach that helps couples foster deeper intimacy and rebuild trust.

Relationship issues are often seen as indicative that a relationship is not working out. After becoming specialized and learning about attachment, I've come to see them as confirmation that we yearn for connection, but also as an opportunity to identify our wounds getting in the way that need healing. Working with an emotionally focused, trauma knowledgeable therapist can help you and your partner learn how to turn conflict into healing, so that you don't have to heal alone.

Pre-Marital Couples Counseling

Falling in love is often an effortless and exciting journey. Staying in love requires consistent effort, communication, and understanding. While the initial spark may fade, it can be replaced by a deeper, more resilient connection if nurtured properly. I use the Gottman Method, a research-based approach to couples therapy designed to enhance relationships and navigate conflict. I take a hands on, directive approach; the goal is for you to talk to your partner more than your therapist.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, all of my work focuses on the improving the quality of the relationships in my clients' lives. I work with both individuals and romantic partnerships in all forms. I am passionate about supporting women and LGBTQ folx on creating relationships that make them feel safe, cherished, and heard. Get ready to laugh, cry, and deepen your most intimate relationships.

Relationships can be difficult to navigate, especially in serious relationships or marriage. When issues occur, it's best to deal with issues in a safe, neutral space with someone you trust. I enjoy the process of helping couples to identify and heal from difficulties and move into a trusting relationship again.