Couple Therapy

Losing a loved one (especially a child) changes your life in VERY PROFOUND ways. Your heart hurts so much. And the pain often feels overwhelming. It may feel as if no one really understands. You may be experiencing sadness, denial, guilt, anger, and anxiety, as well as many other emotions.

Grief counseling for couples focuses on

• the shared experience of the loss,

• living with the loss,

• respecting different ways of grieving,

• understanding your own grief experience, and

• maintaining connection with those living and deceased.

Experiencing a traumatic event can have a lasting impact on the your relationship. It is often important to look at each partner’s life and personal history to develop a deeper understanding of how each partner views and understands the things that have happened, as well as the lasting impact on the relationship.

EMDR can be helpful for couples experiencing any of the following:

The beginning of a relationship is a great time to engage in counseling.

As you build a solid foundation for your relationship, it can be helpful to explore:

• beliefs & values,

• family relationships,

• communication,

• shared goals, and

• so much more.

I take an integrative, trauma-informed approach to couples therapy. I’ve received training in a variety of couple therapy models (including the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, the Developmental Model, Solution-Focused Couples Counseling, and more). I utilize different aspects of each model, depending on client need.

Lastly, I also tend to be more directive during couples counseling. I find that it is occasionally necessary to interrupt negative or harmful interaction patterns that emerge during session.