The work I do with couples involves each partner bearing witness to the other’s story, discomfort, joy, and perspective. Exploring therapy with your partner can feel vulnerable and my intention is to work together to create and maintain a container in which all parties feel brave enough and safe enough to say the hard things, ask the awkward questions, and dig deep into the areas of the relationship that need bolstering or healing. Together, we will identify the unhelpful dynamics or cycles that play out in the relationship, refine communication so each person feels seen and understood, and explore what it means to love and to be loved in your partnership. I work with couples dealing with a vast range of issues including communication breakdown, feeling stuck with making a big decision, infidelity, pre-marital, issues with intimacy and/or sex, and co-parenting. I welcome monogamous couples of any gender identity and/or sexual identity, as well as non-monogamous couples and polycules.
The Couples Intensive Model
In my experience, it can be challenging to build and maintain momentum with a 50 minute session every 1-2 weeks with couples work. With more than one client present it can take up to thirty minutes just to feel comfortable enough to begin to dig into the real crux of the matter at hand. Therefore, I use an "intensive" model, which I've seen to be significantly more effective. I offer 2-3 hour sessions at an as-needed frequency. The longer sessions allow for deeper, more impactful work to unfold and help create a rhythm conducive to a steady flow of exploration, trust-building, and active implementation of new tools and skills. Additionally, you decide how frequently you want to meet! If two intensives per month feels good for a while, then go for it. If you have one and then decide you don’t need another for a few months, great! My hope is that this model empowers you to determine if and when you need additional support in your relationship.
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I require partners to do the full three hours for the first intensive, but any intensive after can be two or three hours depending on your needs.
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