Couples Therapy
Structured support for stronger, more secure relationships.
You may find yourselves having the same argument over and over. One of you pushes for connection while the other shuts down. Small disagreements escalate quickly, or tension lingers long after the conversation ends. You both want things to feel different, but you’re not sure how to get there.
ADHD, anxiety, or the impact of past trauma can intensify emotional reactivity and miscommunication. Over time, stress and unresolved attachment wounds can make it harder to feel emotionally safe or close.
Couples therapy offers a structured, supportive space to slow the cycle down and understand what’s happening beneath the conflict.
Therapy is not about deciding who is right or wrong. We focus on the interactional pattern that pulls you both in, helping conversations become less defensive and more productive so both partners feel heard and respected.
How Couples Counselling Can Help
Break out of repeating conflict cycles and understand what keeps them going
communicate needs and emotions without escalation, shutdown, or blame
rebuild trust after hurt, distance, or betrayal
repair after conflict instead of staying stuck in resentment
strengthen emotional and physical intimacy
feel more like a team again, even during stress or life transitions
Rather than focusing on who is “right” or “wrong,” therapy helps you understand each other more deeply and move toward connection instead of disconnection.
My Approach
I work with couples using evidence-based approaches such as the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT). These approaches help couples identify negative interaction patterns, build emotional safety, and develop practical tools for communication and conflict repair.
My role is to support both partners in feeling heard and understood, while helping you create a relationship that feels more secure, respectful, and connected. Sessions are collaborative, balanced, and paced in a way that feels manageable for both of you.
What to Expect
In our early sessions, we’ll focus on:
understanding your relationship history and current challenges
identifying patterns that keep you feeling stuck
clarifying your shared goals for therapy
creating a safe and structured space for difficult conversations
You don’t need to have the right words or a clear plan , we’ll figure that out together.
Not sure if couples therapy is the right step?
Start with a free 15-minute consult.
Questions? Get in touch
FAQs
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Couples counselling may be helpful if you’re experiencing:
frequent arguments or unresolved conflict
emotional distance or loss of intimacy
difficulty trusting one another
communication breakdowns
stress related to parenting, work, or major life changes
a desire to strengthen your relationship before problems escalate
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85 Minute Couples Intake Session - Discussions about challenges & goals
Individual 50 Minute Sessions - Getting to know each of you as individuals including attachment style, personal family history and goals
85 Minute Session - Discussion of shared goals and how to achieve them
85 or 55 Minute Sessions -Ongoing
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This is very common and doesn’t mean therapy won’t be helpful. Couples counselling can still be effective even when partners arrive with different levels of readiness. We’ll move at a pace that feels respectful to both of you, ensuring each partner feels heard while working toward shared understanding and goals.
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Fees for couples therapy depend on treatment goals and session length, and I’m happy to discuss options that support your unique situation. Typically, an 85-minute session is $285 and a 55-minute session is $185.