“The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”
A strong relationship isn’t defined by the absence of conflict it’s shaped by the way we turn towards one another in the midst of it. Real connection isn’t about avoiding hard conversations; it’s about having the courage to lean in, even when it’s uncomfortable, because you are committed to nothing becoming bigger than the two of you. Couples therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect. It’s a place to practice compassion, rebuild trust, and learn how to navigate the messy, beautiful work of loving someone well. Together, we focus on creating a partnership where both people feel seen, supported, and safe especially when things get hard and maybe the pattern has been the engage with contempt, criticism, defensiveness or to stone wall. Our goal is to be able to find peace within one another; not the absence of conflict but to be able to vulnerably approach our partner, to be seen heard and accepted with the attempt to understand the other. We seek to define peace, in this manner.
Relationship Counseling
Marriage Therapy
A strong marriage isn’t about never disagreeing it’s about how you respond when what feels urgent to one doesn’t feel the same to the other. In couples therapy, we explore how to recognize and honor each other’s priorities, distinguishing between what demands immediate attention and what can be approached with patience. This creates space to turn toward one another rather than letting differences create distance. Together, we work to shift patterns of criticism, defensiveness, or withdrawal toward empathy, curiosity, and shared problem-solving so both partners feel seen, valued, and supported even in life’s most challenging moments.
Pre-marital therapy
Pre-marital counseling is an intentional space to prepare for the life you’re building together. We explore communication, expectations, roles, family, finances, and faith, each as an opportunity to understand and honor one another more deeply. The goal isn’t to diminish or compromise your individuality, but to celebrate it within your partnership. Together, we create a shared vision for your future that values both the “me” and the “we,” setting the stage for a relationship built on clarity, respect, and purpose.
End of Relationship therapy
I work with couples both to strengthen and repair relationships and, when reconciliation is no longer possible, to help them end with clarity and respect. When a relationship dissolves, whether through separation, divorce, or other life transitions, we gently unwind “the story of us” into “who each of us is becoming.” Together, we honor what was, make sense of what has changed, and help both of you step forward with clarity, self-respect, and hope for what’s next.
We also address lingering ties such as co-parenting or shared work responsibilities, setting clear intentions for moving forward with integrity. This process supports you in navigating the emotional terrain, redefining your identity, and creating a path that honors both your history and your future.