I would like to start by saying that I am honored you are considering me as your couples therapist...

Sharing with me the personal details of your relationship and allowing me to help you work through the obstacles you and your partner are facing is not easy and I recognize that. Thank you for coming here to read more about me!

​My particular interest in couples therapy was sparked after my own time pursuing counseling with my spouse both prior to and post-marriage. Being a counselor by trade does not mean that my own relationship doesn't face struggles, and because of my profession I understand the value in pursuing an unbiased opinion from a trained therapist.

After witnessing first-hand the benefits that my relationship reaped as a result of couples therapy, I became interested in gaining the education and experience to provide some of those same benefits for other couples.

I find couples therapy to be especially effective in helping each partner learn how to better communicate their perceptions and emotions in a healthy and productive way. In addition, couples learn how to recognize the wants and needs of their partner while sharing raw emotions in a "safe space" free of judgement and bias.

My approach to therapy is person-centered.

​I often adapt my strategies to the specific needs of each couple. I tend to employ concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy while working with couples to confront emotions, recognize patterns of behavior, and complete tasks in between sessions for couples to get real-life practice adapting how they interact with one another outside of the therapy session. I have most recently met the requirements to become a Gottman Level 1 Certified Couples Counselor.

My goal in working with each couple is to ensure that both partners are empowered individually and that we are able to uncover the source of the pain or frustration in order to adapt future responses and move toward rebuilding a relationship where both partners feel cherished, appreciated, respected, and satisfied.

Together we will uncover where the real wounds have occurred in order for you and your partner to alter patterns that have led to hurt or confusion. We'll employ new strategies to help you find peace and unity in your relationship.

I look forward to helping you rekindle the spark in your relationship and fostering an environment for you and your partner to learn and grow together!

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