Couples Therapy

In differentiation-based couples therapy, the focus isn't just on improving communication — it's on helping each partner grow into a more grounded, authentic version of themselves within the relationship.

I’ll invite you to move beyond quick fixes and into deeper transformation. My style is warm, but also direct. Instead of trying to avoid conflict or smooth things over, this work helps you both develop the internal strength to stay present, speak honestly about your experience, and remain connected, even in the face of discomfort.

You’ll learn how to:

Tolerate vulnerability without shutting down or overreacting

Hold onto yourself while staying emotionally engaged with your partner

Grow through conflict rather than avoiding it or repeating old patterns

Build intimacy that’s rooted in authenticity, not just harmony

This model is especially powerful for couples who feel stuck in cycles of reactivity, distance, or people-pleasing — and who are ready to do the deeper work of relational growth.

It's about becoming more fully yourself, while building a stronger, more resilient connection — not by losing yourself in the relationship, but by bringing more of yourself to it.

** I also work with couples navigating the impact of deceptive sexuality and betrayal trauma.

Couples Therapy Retreats are ideal for partners who want focused, intentional time to work on their relationship — especially for those with full schedules or a desire for rapid, lasting transformation.

Unlike traditional weekly sessions, Therapy Retreats offer extended time together in a single day or over a few days, allowing us to dive deeply into the patterns, pain points, and desires that matter most. This format creates the space to slow down, reconnect, and do powerful work without the disruption of everyday life.

For busy professionals, it means you don’t have to wait weeks or months to start seeing shifts. And for couples at a crossroads, whether you're healing from a rupture, navigating a transition, or wanting to deepen your connection, retreats can offer a reset that’s both grounding and transformative.

It’s not a quick fix, but it is a meaningful and accelerated path to greater clarity, intimacy, and understanding.

**Specialty Topics:
-For couples navigating the impact of deceptive sexuality and betrayal trauma.

-For couples navigating financial stress and getting to the root of spending patterns and what is in the way of shifting them.

-Navigating Family of Origin estrangment

-Themes of childhood trauma and/or unhelpful patterns of relationship are emerging in partner dynamics.

After completing the assessment, you’ll receive a personalized , thoughtful, in-depth overview that helps couples and individuals understand their level of differentiation, or the ability to maintain a solid self while staying connected to others in a relationship. This assessment, rooted in Dr. David Schnarch's Crucible® Therapymodel, focuses on how partners manage emotional anxiety, self-regulation, and connection to promote personal growth within the relationship rather than solely focusing on communication skills. 

This overview is designed to spark meaningful conversations and help guide our work together.

Whether you're looking to deepen your bond, work through challenges, or simply learn more about yourself in the context of your relationship, this assessment provides a clear starting point for real, lasting growth.