Couples

My work with couples can be short-term (focused on a specific issue or pattern) or long-term (focusing on several issues within the relationship). I take a holistic approach when working with couples and focus on the 'relationship' as the primary client. Our work often involves addressing communication patterns, family of origin issues, boundaries, and patterns within the relationship. 

Some of the challenges/issues couples seek treatment for include:

• Commitment issues
• Premarital counseling
• Infidelity
• Financial conflict or stressors
• Difficulty coping with problems of other partner (including physical or mental health illness)
• Life transitions
• Grief
• Trauma
• Sexual difficulties & disorders
• Trust or forgiveness issues
• Unresolved resentment
• Troubled communication (frequent conflict or arguments)
• Violence & physical or emotional abuse