Couples Therapy
People often describe feeling a sense of dread when their partner or spouse says, “I think we need to go to couples therapy.” One of the misconceptions about couples therapy is that it means a relationship is on the brink of ending. Couples therapy provides an opportunity to build upon the foundation of your relationship. Some of the reasons couples seek counseling include:
Communication
Cultural Differences
Conflict Resolution
Ethical Non-Monogamy
Infidelity
Substance Usage
Premarital Counseling
Grief
Intimacy
Sexuality
The reality is that relationships will change over time. These natural shifts will most likely contribute to changes in relationship dynamics. I utilize a Depth Psychology approach to working with couples. This means that we will work together to understand what is driving patterns of behaviors that you might be reenacting, both consciously and unconsciously. Sometimes, a life event will bring these patterns to consciousness. Through our sessions together, we will discover what is keeping you stuck in the same patterns. We will also work towards finding a new path forward for a more balanced relationship.
Please schedule a 15-minute phone consultation if you are interested in learning more about how I work with couples. If you both decide to move forward, I will schedule an individual 75-minute intake appointment with each partner alone. I have found that this is helpful to obtain a thorough history. This is the only time that I will see each partner separately. After the intakes are completed, we will schedule an initial couple’s therapy session.
When beginning our work together it is important to meet on a weekly basis. I do not provide telehealth (virtual) sessions if one partner is unable to attend. My typical business hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:30 pm. We can discuss scheduling and any other questions you may have during our initial 15-minute phone call.