Couples and Relationship Therapy
If you’re feeling disconnected, stuck in the same fight, or recovering from a betrayal or infidelity, you’re in the right place. You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Relationships are hard work—and therapy can help.
In our sessions, we’ll slow down the pattern you’re caught in, understand what each of you is needing, and build healthier ways of reaching for each other. We can either meet in my Pasadena, California office, or virtually via telehealth.
FAQs
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What is couples therapy like?
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In relationship therapy, we’ll first do an in-depth attachment assessment to understand each person’s history and to see where your relationships is today. Then, we;’ll slow things down so you can actually see the pattern you’re stuck in. We look at what’s happening inside each partner, what’s happening between you, and what each of you is reaching for. The work is focused on clarity, safety, and building new ways of connecting that feel healthy and authentic to each person.
What kinds of couples do you work with?
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I work with couples navigating disconnection, recurring conflict, communication issues, betrayal or infidelity, distance, or moments of rupture.
I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and welcome all relationship structures, including monogamous, open, and poly-friendly partnerships.
Do you work with couples in crisis? What bout couples who are in the process of deciding whether to stay together?
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Yes. Many of the couples I work with arrive in high distress. Together, we’ll slow things down, create stability, and explore the emotions and needs driving the conflict. If you are discerning whether to remain in the relationship, therapy is a safe space to figure that out together.
Is couples therapy with you the right fit for us?
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If you’re stuck in a cycle that feels too big to shift on your own, couples therapy can help. You don’t need to be “on the brink.” You don’t need to have everything figured out before coming in. You just need to be willing to explore what’s happening and try something new together.
If you want to get a sense of fit, let’s start with a free phone call.
What approach do you use? What is your training?
My work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based model for strengthening relationships and creating secure attachment bonds. I also incorporate attachment theory and trauma-informed practices, and ACT. I have advanced training in EFT.