“For all of us, the person we love most in the world, the one who can send us soaring joyfully into space, is also the person who can send us crashing back to earth. All it takes is a slight turning away of the head or a flip, careless remark. There is no closeness without this sensitivity. If our connection with our mate is safe and strong, we can deal with these moments of sensitivity. Indeed, we can use them to bring our partner even closer. But when we don’t feel safe and connected, these moments are like a spark in a tinder forest. They set fire to the whole relationship.”
- Sue Johnson
Whether you're facing communication challenges, conflicts, or simply looking to deepen your connection, I’m here to help you & your partner navigate through it together.
My work with couples is an integrative approach informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Nonviolent Communication (NVC). In our sessions, I guide couples through a transformative journey aimed at resolving conflicts and deepening emotional connections.
Using EFT, I help couples explore the underlying emotional needs driving their behaviors and communication patterns. By validating each partner's emotions and fostering empathy, together we create a safe space for couples to understand each other on a deeper level. This process cultivates a secure emotional bond, laying the foundation for a more fulfilling relationship. In our sessions, we'll work with you to explore your unique dynamics and understand the emotions driving your interactions. You'll find a safe space to express yourselves openly, without fear of judgment. We'll guide you through exercises and conversations aimed at fostering empathy, understanding, and trust between you and your partner.
Incorporating the principles of Nonviolent Communication, I equip couples with practical tools to express themselves authentically and empathetically. Through compassionate listening and speaking from the heart, couples learn to communicate their needs and feelings without blame or judgment. This approach fosters clear and respectful communication, reducing conflict and promoting mutual understanding.
In therapy sessions, couples learn to recognize and break free from negative interaction patterns that lead to disconnection and conflict. Through guided conversations and experiential exercises, they deepen their emotional connection, build trust, and develop effective communication skills. Mu goal is to help couples emerge from therapy with stronger bonds, improved communication, and a renewed sense of intimacy and connection in their relationship.