Couples & Partnership Therapy
Move from Conflict and Confusion to Understanding and a Path Forward
Couples & Partnership Therapy
Move from conflict and confusion to understanding and a path forward.
- The same argument playing on repeat, without any resolution.
- Feeling distant, disconnected, or like roommates rather than partners.
- A breakdown of trust following infidelity, dishonesty, or a significant betrayal.
- Difficulty communicating needs without it turning into conflict.
- Navigating a major life transition (new baby, relocation, job loss) that has created strain.
Areas we commonly explore in couples therapy:
The Gottman Method
Research-based approach focusing on building friendship, managing conflict, and creating shared meaning.
Attachment Theory in Couples
Understanding how each partner's attachment style influences relationship patterns.
Communication Patterns
Identifying destructive patterns (criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling) and replacing them.
Betrayal Trauma
The specific process of healing after a significant breach of trust in a relationship.
Our approach for couples is collaborative and structured:
Building Communication Skills
Learning to express needs, listen actively, and de-escalate conflict before it spirals.
Identifying Negative Cycles
Understanding the repetitive patterns that keep you stuck and developing new, healthier responses.
Rebuilding Trust & Intimacy
Creating structured conversations to process betrayal and take concrete steps toward reconnection.
Navigating Transitions Together
Developing a shared strategy and language for managing major life changes as a team.
Clarifying the Path Forward
Whether staying together or separating, helping you make a thoughtful, values-driven decision.
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