Services
Considering work together? Read below for in-depth description of the services I offer, how I work, and even the research that guides my thinking.
- You might be wondering how to prepare for a major relationship change (e.g., engaged, expecting).
- Perhaps you feel things stagnating (or getting worse!) and want to address problems before they get too big
- Maybe you know you want some kind of help, but are not sure about the best way forward.
In a Relationship Checkup, we will spend 2-3 sessions understanding your relationship and building a plan to care for it long term.
Like a dental checkup or annual physical, this allows clients to get expert input without committing to full treatment.
In my own research, I have found this small consultation can even be used with major concerns.
- Do you find yourself circling back to the same few arguments over and over without making progress?
- Do you work fine as “coparents” or “roommates,” but have lost “the spark” that brought you together?
- Feeling unsure about how to move forward after a recent disruption (e.g., affair, trauma, or loss)?
- Has a mental health issue come to define your partnership? Unable to connect beyond the diagnosis?
For my couple therapy clients, I work on the pattern as a whole, helping you coordinate small changes to make big differences.
This work generally takes 6-12 months, though can go longer if new problems are revealed as we work.
I have trained in a range of “evidence-based” treatments for relationship problems — techniques that have been extensively tested. While this is not a guaruntee, it gives my couples the best chance of success.
- Do you find yourself lashing out and behaving the most critically to the people you love the most?
- Do you and your partner periodically “lose control” in chaotic arguments, perhaps even getting physical?
- Do you feel like you can only switch between “bottling it up” and “boiling over?”
Depending on your needs, I am trained in different individual and couple-based treatments for high-conflict and sometimes-violent relationships.
My own research has shown that different couples need very different supports, but I will work with you to be as responsive as possible while maximizing safety.
Note I do NOT provide court evaluations and am NOT trained to make determinations for Child Protective Services.
Relationship Checkups
Are you curious about the health of your relationship?
In a Checkup, we will spend 2-3 sessions talking about your relationship strengths/concerns and how to nurture it long-term.
Couple Therapy
Feeling stuck in your relationship?
In couple therapy, I will work with you and your loved ones for 6-12 months to help break out of existing patterns and find new ways to relate.
High-Conflict Relationships
Do you find yourself losing control in arguments?
I am trained in different evidence-based individual and couple therapies for severe conflict.
I do not provide court evaluations.
Suicidal Ideation
Do you struggle with thoughts of hurting or even killing yourself?
Although my practice is too small to provide crisis management services, I am willing to collaborate with you and a larger treatment team as you work to “choose life” and build a life of your choosing.
If this is an emergency, call 9-8-8.
Consultation for Licensed Therapists and Businesses
Working with a challenging couple and need another set of eyes?
Suicidal Ideation
Do you struggle with thoughts of hurting or even killing yourself?
If this is an emergency, call 9-8-8.
However, with collaboration from other professionals, I am willing to enter the long work of rebuilding a life that you can actively choose.
Empowering Your Path to Wellness
Discover how our tailored therapy options can enhance your well-being. Take the next step toward mental clarity and resilience by reaching out for a consultation or scheduling your first session today.