My Approach to Couples Therapy
As your counselor, I listen attentively to understand your unique relationship dynamics. I explore how your families of origin and past experiences influence your current patterns while teaching practical skills for communication and connection.When necessary, I challenge limiting beliefs that keep you stuck and mediate difficult conversations with compassion and neutrality. Together, we'll set clear goals for therapy and I'll provide meaningful homework assignments that help you practice new skills between sessions, creating lasting change in your daily life together.

Navigating Relationships Together
I bring 20 years of experience helping partners rebuild, strengthen, and transform their relationships. Whether you're dating, engaged, newly married, or in a long-term partnership, I provide a safe space where both voices are heard and respected. I work with couples from all backgrounds and have experience working with Denver's LGBTQ community. For couples considering a long-term commitment I also offer Pre-Marital Counseling. 

How I Can Help Your Relationship

Resolving Conflicts
Disagreements are natural, but they shouldn't define your relationship. I'll help you identify recurring conflict patterns and develop healthier ways to address differences. Using proven Gottman Method techniques, we'll transform destructive arguments into productive conversations that bring you closer rather than push you apart.

Healing After Infidelity
Betrayal creates deep wounds, regardless of whether it's an emotional affair or a physical one. Relationships can recover with proper support, however. I guide couples through the process of rebuilding trust, processing painful emotions, and creating a new foundation of honesty and commitment.

Deepening Understanding
Many relationship struggles stem from not truly understanding your partner's inner world. I'll help you explore each other's perspectives, needs, and dreams, fostering the empathy that forms the cornerstone of lasting intimacy.

Balancing Responsibilities
Feeling overwhelmed by an unfair division of household tasks? I facilitate constructive conversations about sharing responsibilities in ways that respect both partners' time, energy, and priorities.

Enhancing Communication
Learn to express yourself clearly and listen deeply. My approach includes teaching concrete skills for effective dialogue, especially during difficult conversations, helping you "fight fair" and resolve issues respectfully.

Rekindling Connection
Using Gottman-inspired practices, we'll rebuild your culture of admiration and respect, rediscovering the fun and attraction that initially brought you together. Together, we'll affirm shared goals, values, and create meaningful rituals that contribute to your sense of purpose and connection. Physical and emotional intimacy often requires intentional nurturing. I create a judgment-free environment to discuss desires, concerns, and barriers to connection, helping you rediscover joy in your relationship.

Navigating Parenting Together
Different parenting styles can create significant tension. I help couples align on child-rearing approaches while respecting individual differences, creating harmony for the entire family.

Take the First Step Toward a Stronger Relationship
Relationship challenges don't typically resolve themselves without new understanding and skills. The couples who succeed are those who seek support before problems become entrenched.