Gottman Referral Network

About

Most couples don't come to therapy because they don't love each other. They come because somewhere along the way they stopped feeling emotionally safe enough to share their hurts, fears, needs, and longings. Over time, those unspoken experiences become criticism, defensiveness, distance, resentment, or the same painful arguments repeated over and over again.

My passion is helping couples move beyond simply managing conflict to understanding the deeper patterns that keep them stuck. I believe healthier communication is often the result of creating emotional safety, rebuilding trust, and helping each partner feel seen, understood, and valued.

I also believe lasting change comes from integrating the Gottman Method with an understanding of how each partner's life experiences have shaped the way they love, protect themselves, respond to conflict, and experience connection. Together, we'll explore not only what's happening in your relationship, but why it's happening, creating opportunities for greater understanding, compassion, and meaningful change.

I tailor therapy to meet your relationship goals and challenges. Whether you're navigating chronic conflict, emotional disconnection, infidelity recovery, parenting stress, or simply wanting to strengthen an already good relationship, my goal is to provide a space where honesty, compassion, accountability, and hope can coexist.

I also specialize in Intensive Couples Therapy. Sometimes a traditional weekly session isn't enough, especially when a relationship feels like it's in crisis or you've been carrying unresolved pain for years. An intensive allows us to spend several uninterrupted days working through the issues beneath the surface, helping couples make meaningful progress while developing a clearer path forward together.

My goal isn't to create a perfect relationship. It's to help couples build a relationship where both partners feel known, understood, accepted, and chosen.